GOVT’S HEALTHCARE & S&T POLICIES FORWARD LOOKING: INDUSTRY The Modi Ministry took charge in New Delhi on May 27 four years ago. In its election manifesto, Bharatiya Janata Party BJP government headed by Narendra Modi had clearly mentioned that it accords high priority to health sector, which is crucial for securing the economy. It also noted that the overarching goal of healthcare would be to provide, ‘Health Assurance to all Indians and to reduce the out of pocket spending on health care’, with the help of state governments. Now with completion of four years in office of Modi government, BioSpectrum spoke to the industry about the achievements of the government and what are the issues that still need the government’s attention.