NAP-AMR 2.0: India’s 2025-29 Plan Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Why in the news
India released a new plan against drug-resistant infections, driven by overuse of antibiotics.
Key facts
- Plan: NAP-AMR 2.0, 2025-29.
- Approach: One Health, from human health to environment and research.
- Aims: coordinated response, less misuse, stronger surveillance and stewardship.
Objectives
- Early gap identification of misuse and needed action.
- Stronger stakeholder ownership of AMR work.
- Better coordination among health, agriculture, veterinary and environment sectors.
- Private sector engagement, including hospitals, pharma firms and diagnostic labs.
Exam angle
- Nodal ministry: Health and Family Welfare.
- Linked event: World AMR Awareness Week.
- Approach to recall: One Health, covering health, animal husbandry, agriculture, food safety and environment.