Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh has said, India is emerging as a Robust pharma economy. Addressing a gathering at the Healthcare Summit organised by an English media house in New Delhi today, Mr Singh said, India’s healthcare and medtech ecosystem is undergoing a major shift, with a strong focus on global quality benchmarks, indigenous innovation, and integration of research with industry.

Mr Singh said, over the past decade, India has witnessed a remarkable transformation in health care, moving from a largely import-dependent system to one driven by indigenous capabilities.

The Minister further said that initiatives like the Anusandhan, National Research Foundation and the Maha MedTech Mission are strengthening the research ecosystem by connecting laboratories with clinical applications. He said, India aims to become one of the top global manufacturing hubs in this sector, reducing import dependence while boosting exports.