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India Plans New Import Gateways for Medicines, Medical Devices, and Cosmetics

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed adding several inland container depots, a special economic zone, and an international airport to the list of approved entry points for importing health‑related products.

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Proposed inland container depots: Sonipat, Piyala, Harsaru (Haryana); Dadri (Uttar Pradesh); Gandhidham/Mundra (Gujarat); Sanath Nagar and Thimmapur (Hyderabad, Telangana); Whitefield (Bengaluru, Karnataka).

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Proposed special economic zone: Bommasandra in Karnataka.

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Proposed airport entry point: Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh.

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The changes are part of an amendment to a rule in the Drugs Rules, 1945, intended to streamline import procedures and improve the healthcare supply chain.

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The ministry has invited objections and suggestions from stakeholders, with contact details provided for written feedback.

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Summary

The new locations include depots in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana, and Karnataka, plus a special economic zone in Karnataka and Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh.

These additions aim to shorten transport distances, lower logistics costs, and speed up the delivery of medicines, medical devices, and cosmetics across the country.

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New Words to Learn

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
the government department responsible for public health and medical services
Inland Container Depot
a large storage and handling facility located away from seaports where goods are kept before being moved inland
Special Economic Zone
a designated area where businesses receive tax breaks and other incentives to encourage economic activity
logistics
the detailed coordination of moving, storing, and delivering goods
consignments
large shipments of goods that travel together
infrastructure
the basic physical systems such as roads, warehouses, and airports that support a country's activities
stakeholders
people or groups who have an interest in a particular project or decision
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