New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- The Union Health Ministry has proposed expanding the network of authorised import gateways for drugs, medical devices and cosmetics by adding several inland container depots (ICDs), a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and an international airport.

The move aims to speed up customs clearance, reduce logistics costs and improve supply chain efficiency.

The proposal involves an amendment to Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945, through which additional import entry points will be notified across Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana and Karnataka, according to a gazette notification issued by the ministry.

New Import Locations Proposed

The proposed additions include ICDs at Sonipat, Piyala and Harsaru in Haryana; Dadri i...