Centre Proposes 10 New Import Gateways for Drugs
The government has proposed adding 10 new import gateways for drugs and medical devices. The change would amend Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945. The aim is to make imports easier, shorten inland transport distances, and improve how healthcare products move across the country.
Context
Context: Drugs and medical devices brought into India must pass through approved import points, and customs and drug regulators check them before release. Ports and airports handle most such shipments, so adding gateways would ease pressure on existing ones.
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