Union Health Minister JP Nadda held talks in New Delhi with his Nepal counterpart, Sudha Sharma Gautam, Minister of Health and Population of Nepal, and reaffirmed the long‑standing partnership between India and Nepal in the healthcare sector.
The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in public health and health infrastructure, with emphasis on capacity building, supply of essential medicines and vaccines, disease surveillance, digital health initiatives and regulatory collaboration, reflecting both countries’ shared commitment to resilient and people‑centric health systems under India’s Neighbourhood First Policy.
Separately, a roundtable discussion on India‑Nepal cooperation in new technology and startups was organised in Janakpur by the PHDCCI India‑Nepal Centre in association with the Consulate General of India and co‑organised by the Nepal Young Entrepreneurs’ Forum (NYEF: Birgunj and Janakpur Chapters). The dialogue aimed to accelerate bilateral cooperation in priority sectors influenced by new technology and focus on startups and young entrepreneurs.
The Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker, Devi Sahai Meena, Consul General of India in Birgunj, said the roundtable would support convergence between new‑age businesses in Nepal and their Indian counterparts and explore how India’s strengths in technology and startups can benefit Nepalese businesses.
