ARVIND PANAGARIYA

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In the aftermath of the pandemic, there is a huge opportunity for India to transform itself into a thriving economy through economic policies that leverage its prowess in science and technology (S&T), build self-reliance through import substitution and rapidly expand exports.

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IPA punches holes into drug pricing policy implementation

Pharma companies have become a victim of "unbridled turf war" between the Department of Pharma and drug price regulator NPPA.
Niti Aayog proposes draft bills for Indian System of Medicine, homoeopathy

The draft National Commission for Indian Systems of Medicine (NCISM) Bill, 2017 will cover Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Sowa-Rigpa, Yoga and Naturopathy.
New laws likely on ayurveda & homoeopathy

The committee chaired by NITI Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya has proposed that the Indian Medicine Central Council (IMCC) Act, 1970 and Homoeopathy Central Council (HCC) Act, 1973 be replaced by two new Acts.
Spooked by Donald Trump, Indian pharma cos seeks government help to woo Capitol Hill

Indian pharma lobby wants the commerce ministry, India's mission in Washington and New York to proactively engage with the Trump administration and lobby the Capitol Hill to seek policy changes that would favour Indian drug companies.
States for more say in body replacing Medical Council of India

National Medical Commission will become the main regulatory body and will take over all roles and responsibilities of MCI.
Homeopathy regulator rejig on the cards

After having focused on reforming the controversy-hit Medical Council of India, the government is scrutinising the functioning of regulatory bodies governing Indian medicine and homeopathy.
NITI seeks public opinion on National Medical Commission Bill

The bill, if it goes through, would end the much-criticised inspector raj, presenting a major reform of the medical education system and the profession.
Medical Council of India may be scrapped soon

"The committee on MCI has finalised its report after several rounds of deliberation on the issue with stakeholders and experts," a source said.