New Delhi, October 1, 2026: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda urged India’s life sciences industry to focus on patient-centric innovation and ensure affordable, timely and quality healthcare. He was speaking through a video address at the inaugural Bharat Life Sciences Awards, organised by FICCI and powered by Eli Lilly and Company (India), at Vigyan Bhawan.
The awards received more than 500 applications, with the inaugural cohort supported by ₹7 crore in grants. Winners were evaluated on scientific excellence, innovation, evidence, relevance to India and potential impact, with Grant Thornton Bharat serving as process advisor. Nadda also highlighted India’s bioeconomy, pharmaceutical manufacturing and vaccine capabilities, along with initiatives such as Biopharma Shakti.
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