Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR) 2.0 for 2025–29.

Nadda emphasised that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) directly threatens the effectiveness of surgical procedures, cancer treatments, and other critical interventions. He warned that the overuse and misuse of antibiotics has become common practice, which underscores the urgency of corrective measures. Moreover, he stressed that only collective action involving individuals, healthcare providers, and government institutions can contain AMR.

The new plan builds on the first NAP-AMR launched in 2017. It addresses gaps by strengthening inter-sectoral coordination, increasing private sector engagement, and enhancing ownership of AMR-related efforts. Furthermore, the

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