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Saturday, November 29, 2025
TopicDepartment of Pharmaceuticals

Topic: Department of Pharmaceuticals

Modi govt’s flagship drugs scheme has worked well only in five states

NITI Aayog analysis says UP, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat account for over 70% of sales under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana.

Once looking to clip NPPA’s wings, govt now plans to give drug price regulator more power

In its latest report, the Department of Pharmaceuticals has laid down plans to 'strengthen NPPA for an enhanced mandate'.

As China cancer film hails Indian drugs, New Delhi & Beijing plan big pharma trade push

Beijing recently announced the removal of import tariffs on Indian-made generics, especially cancer drugs, in light of rising healthcare costs.

No one to control quality, jan aushadhi forced to recall 6 batches of drugs in 3 months

Centre’s flagship scheme for affordable medicines has been under a cloud, with allegations of fraud, and top officials’ resignations.

Govt orders immediate audit after suspicion of scam in medicines-for-all scheme

An internal audit found many irregularities in the implementation of the PMBJP, and minister Mandaviya says he’s ordered another one to probe them.

On Camera

‘Delhi winters’ is a legend. Now it’s just air anxiety

The wealthy float above the crisis—insulated in air-purified cars, weekend getaways at farmhouses, and vacations timed perfectly to coincide with Delhi’s worst weeks.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.