Recognising the current shortage of direct as well as allied health professionals, Anupriya Patel, Minister of state, Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, urged the industry to come up with new solutions and collaborative efforts to provide sound healthcare in the country. The minister called out the industry leaders to come forward and deliberate on the challenges and partnership opportunities, especially in the context of National Health Policy 2027 goals. She also mentioned the need of increasing the health expenditure in the country from the current 1.15 per cent of the GDP.