Parliament Calls Out Health Ministry for Funding Fiasco!

So, the Health Ministry is playing a game of financial limbo, huh? Our sharp-eyed Parliament is calling out the DoHFW for letting the SSDRS scheme funding drop from a hefty Rs 75 crore to a dismal Rs 0. If we don’t get our act together, those drug testing labs might just take an extended vacation! Let’s not let bureaucracy turn our health into a punchline!

Quick rundown

1.India's drug regulatory framework faces funding challenges.

2.SSDRS scheme's budget was abruptly cut to zero for FY26.

3.SSDRS 2.0 proposes a Rs 496.16 crore budget for five years.

4.Decentralization of medical device approvals is recommended.

5.India's competitiveness in medical devices is hindered by centralization.

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