BIOPHARMA SHAKTI (STRATEGY FOR HEALTHCARE ADVANCEMENT THROUGH KNOWLEDGE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION) PROPOSED IN THE UNION BBUDGET 2026-27

• Biopharma SHAKTI = Strategy for Healthcare Advancement through Knowledge, Technology and Innovation, announced by the Ministry of Finance in the Union Budget 2026-27 on 1 February 2026.
• Umbrella healthcare package: combines expansion of Allied Health Professional (AHP) capacity, geriatric care infrastructure, regional medical hubs (PPP), AYUSH upgrades, mental health, and emergency/trauma care.
• UPSC relevance: marries GS-II (Health, Schemes) and GS-III (S&T, Biotechnology, Inclusive Growth) — a single scheme touching workforce, infrastructure, traditional medicine, and emergency capacity.