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Summary
The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists has three major demands — stop online sale of medicines; stop deep discounts from corporate-run industry; and stop the sale of spurious medicines
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedSunday, 10 May 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Ministry of Health & Family WelfareICMRAYUSHMinistry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI Aayog
Key Stakeholders
PatientsHealthcare WorkersHospitals & ClinicsBPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities
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