Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of over 1,000 accredited clinical trial sites across India during her Union Budget 2026 presentation, expanding beyond metro hubs like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
Nationwide Clinical Research Expansion
This network decentralizes advanced medical research, accelerating drug trials, biotech validation, and therapy development while generating high-skill jobs in Tier 2/3 cities. It complements the ₹10,000 crore Biopharma Shakti Mission and NIPER expansions, positioning India as a global clinical research powerhouse.
Bharat Vistar AI and She Marts Launch
Bharat Vistar, a multilingual AI tool, integrates the agri-stack for real-time farmer advisories, market intelligence, and supply chain optimization in regional languages. She Marts create community-owned retail outlets empowering local women entrepreneurs with inventory financing and digital payment linkages.
Livestock Credit Support Programme
A credit-linked subsidy scheme strengthens livestock Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), enhancing dairy, poultry, and animal husbandry value chains. These measures drive rural employment, women-led growth, and agricultural modernization aligned with Viksit Bharat objectives.
