Government has notified the Drugs and Cosmetics (Second Amendment) Rules, 2020 to support the National Blood Policy. These Rules pertain to functioning of Blood Banks, Blood processing and related matters. The copy of the Rules is available at web link: https://cdsco.gov.in/opencms/opencms/system/modules/CDSCO.WEB/elements/download_file_division.jsp?num_id=NTc2MQ
The Government is also taking up the matter regarding processing charges of blood and blood components with the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) for bringing the same under Drugs Prices Control Order (DPCO).
During a meeting with the State Blood Transfusion Councils (SBTCs) of all States and Union Territories (UTs) held on 03rd January, 2022, it has been recommended to take up a review of the National Blood Policy. Further, the NBTC/BTS Division is under transition from National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) to Directorate General of Health Services (Dte.GHS).
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the RajyaSabha today.
Bulletin
National Blood Policy
More from this track
Related reading
Bulletin
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Hosts High-Level Panel Discussion on “Scaling AI for Public Health Impact: Public-Private Partnership” at India AI Impact Summit 2026
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today hosted a high-level panel discussion on the theme “Scaling AI...
Feb
Bulletin
Chintan Shivir in Ahmedabad focuses on scaling pharma exports as India crosses $30 billion mark
An Industry Interaction on the theme “Scaling up Pharma Exports” was held under the Chintan Shivir series being...
Feb
Bulletin
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Calls for Ambitious India-Brazil Trade Surge Beyond USD 15 Billion, Deeper Ties in Defence, Renewables, Pharma and Emerging Tech
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal addressed the Plenary Session of the India–Brazil Business Forum...