India House pushes allied healthcare reforms

The report highlights key implementation issues such as lack of clarity in institutional registration processes, gaps between regulatory norms and university systems

Metro India News | new delhi

India House has submitted a report titled “Strengthening Allied & Healthcare Capacity” to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), focusing on the implementation of recent sector reforms.

The report was unveiled in the presence of over 60 experts from government, academia, healthcare providers, industry bodies, and civil society. Key attendees included Sampath Kumar, Principal Secretary of Meghalaya, Dr Prasad V.G., Commission Member at NCAHP, Dr Amit Patel, and Kamal Pant of the Uttar Pradesh State Allied and Healthcare Council.

The report builds on the framework introduced under the NCAHP Act, 2021, which aims to streamline and regulate the allied healthcare sector. It notes that while policy direction is clear, effective execution at the institutional level remains a challenge.

Allied and Healthcare Professionals, who make up nearly 60 percent of the healthcare workforce, play a crucial role in diagnostics, therapy, and rehabilitation services. The report highlights key implementation issues such as lack of clarity in institutional registration processes, gaps between regulatory norms and university systems, and limited clinical training infrastructure.

To address these concerns, the report recommends simplifying admission pathways, improving coordination between regulators and academic institutions, and ensuring smoother alignment with new frameworks.

India House said the next phase of reform is critical to translating policy intent into tangible outcomes, including workforce expansion, job creation, and strengthening India’s position as a global healthcare talent hub.