Smt. Manisha Saxena is the Joint Secretary of the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
As India advances towards Universal Health Coverage and the vision of a resilient, patient-centric healthcare system, HTAIn provides a robust platform for generating reliable evidence on the clinical effectiveness, safety, cost-effectiveness and broader societal impact of health technologies. Such evidence is essential for supporting policy-makers at both, national and state levels in making informed decisions that maximize health outcomes while ensuring judicious use of public resources.
The strength of HTAIn lies in its collaborative and participatory approach, bringing together government departments, academic institutions, healthcare providers, technical experts and other stakeholders to address priority health challenges. Over the years, HTAIn has played a significant role in informing healthcare policies, strengthening procurement and pricing decisions, supporting health benefit package design, and fostering innovation within the health sector.
As the Department of Health Research continues to strengthen India's research and evidence ecosystem, HTAIn will play an increasingly important role in shaping a future-ready healthcare ecosystem by fostering innovation, supporting value-based healthcare, and enabling data-driven policy decisions. Through continuous advancement in methodologies, partnerships and capacity building, HTAIn will contribute to ensuring that every healthcare investment delivers maximum benefit to the people of India.