AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCourt Oversight on Hunger Strike: The Delhi High Court ordered daily clinical monitoring of activist Sonam Wangchuk during his indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar, saying “life of every citizen is precious” and directing government doctors to take whatever medical intervention is needed if his condition worsens. Monsoon Health Alert (Mumbai): With rains easing but humidity high, Mumbai’s civic body warns of rising monsoon-linked illnesses like dengue, leptospirosis and swine flu, urging residents to stay alert and seek prompt care. Bioeconomy Push: NITI Aayog unveiled a roadmap targeting India’s bioeconomy to reach $691 billion by 2035 and create 30 million high-value jobs, with a focus on biomanufacturing, AI-enabled biotech and regulatory reforms. Biopharma SHAKTI: India announced a ₹10,000 crore Biopharma SHAKTI scheme to boost biologics and strengthen the biologics/biosimilars pipeline and clinical trial capacity. Medical Devices Trade: The India–UK deal is now operational, with staged tariff cuts on qualifying medical devices over 10 years, changing cost and compliance dynamics for manufacturers. Food & Drug Safety Tech: Maharashtra FDA launched an AI-enabled, voice-based grievance portal for reporting food adulteration and fake medicines, with auto assignment and escalation. Hospital Incident (Mumbai): A nurse at Bombay Hospital helped a woman deliver a baby aboard a Mumbai-bound Duronto Express after labour began mid-journey.
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