India Prioritizes Mental Health And Healthcare Capacity

India's Union Budget 2026, presented in February 2026, emphasizes healthcare with decisive mental health measures, digital counselling expansion, and strengthened referral systems. It allocates initiatives for skilling in life sciences, research in biologics and clinical trials, and investments in trauma care, emergency response, and affordable medicines. These policies aim to integrate mental health into primary care and boost India’s global medical competitiveness.