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Union Budget 2026-27: Major Proposals in the Healthcare Sector

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01 Feb 2026

The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, highlights significant investments in healthcare, aiming to make India a global Biopharma hub. Key initiatives include the Biopharma SHAKTI program with a ₹10,000 crore outlay for biopharmaceuticals, the enhancement of Allied Health Professional institutions, the development of Regional Medical Hubs in partnership with the private sector, and the establishment of new Ayurveda institutes. Upgrades to traditional medicine centers and mental health institutes are also included, with plans to enhance emergency capacities in district hospitals.

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India and IFAD Launch COSOP 2026-2033 for Rural Empowerment

The Government of India, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has announced a new strategy, COSOP 2026-2033, aimed at boosting rural incomes, fortifying resilience, and scaling up sustainable livelihoods. The plan will align with India's Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, focusing on social, economic, and

India Launches Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

The Department of Financial Services, under the Ministry of Finance, has initiated the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) valued at USD 1.5 billion, along with a sovereign guarantee of USD 1.4 billion to ensure the continuous coverage of maritime insurance risks involving Indian vessels. This step comes in

Bharat Innovates 2026: Global Diplomatic Event Held in New Delhi

The Ministry of Education, Government of India, hosted a Diplomatic Interaction at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi in preparation for Bharat Innovates 2026, scheduled in Nice, France. Union Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, emphasized India's potential as a technology developer and encouraged global collaboration to address

CCI Approves CPPIB's Investment in Ctrl S Datacenters

The Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition of certain shares in Ctrl S Datacenters Limited by CPPIB India Private Holdings Inc., an investment company managed by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Ctrl S, an Indian company, provides data center and managed cloud services. Source: Original Link

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India and IFAD Launch COSOP 2026-2033 for Rural Empowerment

India Launches Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

Bharat Innovates 2026: Global Diplomatic Event Held in New Delhi

CCI Approves CPPIB's Investment in Ctrl S Datacenters