“The Union Budget 2025 strengthens India’s commitment to a more resilient and inclusive healthcare system, ensuring accessibility, affordability, and quality care for all.
The addition of 75,000 new medical seats over will address the long-standing healthcare workforce shortage. This effort will help close access gaps in underserved areas, ensuring both the availability and quality of care are improved.
The establishment of 200 cancer daycare centres in district hospitals represents a proactive move towards decentralising cancer treatment, making care more accessible. These centres will not only enhance accessibility but also improve outcomes by enabling timely interventions while customs duty exemptions on cancer drugs and 36 life-saving medicines will make critical treatments more affordable.
Further, the decision to exempt 36 life-saving medicines from basic customs duties, along with reduced duties on six additional medicines, is a decisive action aimed at removing financial barriers to essential treatments. This initiative is particularly beneficial for patients suffering from chronic and rare diseases, reinforcing the government’s commitment to making healthcare more affordable for the most vulnerable.
The e-Shram healthcare insurance for gig workers and increased investment in medical research and genetic studies demonstrate a forward-thinking approach to public health. Additionally, easing visa norms for medical tourism under the ‘Heal in India’ initiative strengthens India’s position as a global healthcare destination, benefiting both patients and the economy.
These initiatives mark a significant step toward building a future-ready healthcare system that prioritizes both immediate needs and long-term advancements.”
