Virohan, AIIMS Nagpur Panel Discusses Allied Health's Role in Viksit Bharat 2047

• Virohan co-hosted a panel with AIIMS Nagpur and India House on the critical role of allied health in achieving Viksit Bharat 2047.
• The discussion highlighted the Union Budget's new Scheme for Allied and Healthcare Professionals, allocating ₹1,000 crore to train one lakh professionals over five years.
• India faces a severe shortage, needing over 65 lakh allied and healthcare professionals but currently having only about 2 lakh formally recognized ones.
• Experts emphasized the need for quality education, practical exposure, and moving beyond a doctor-centric model to invest systematically in allied health.
• Collaboration between institutions, educators, regulators, and industry is crucial to bridge the significant allied health workforce gap.