New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Having closely observed India's economic and technological transformation over the last decade, I believe that one of the most significant and strategically consequential developments is India's emergence as a global HealthTech and bioinnovation powerhouse. India is no longer merely the "pharmacy of the world," supplying affordable generic medicines and vaccines. It is now rapidly evolving into a centre of innovation spanning biotechnology, artificial intelligence in healthcare, genomics, precision medicine, and digital health platforms.

This transformation is not accidental. It is the result of deliberate government policy, a highly skilled scientific workforce, world-class digital public infrastructure, and a vibr...