Patna: The Bihar Health Care Summit 2025, organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in association with the Chandragupta Institute of Management Patna (CIMP), was held on December 24, at the CIMP auditorium, bringing together healthcare professionals, industry leaders and policymakers to discuss strategies for building a resilient health system for India@2047.
The summit, themed “Boost Healthcare for India@2047”, focused on strengthening healthcare delivery, improving infrastructure, and unlocking investment opportunities in Bihar’s health sector. The initiative aimed to provide a common platform to examine state and national health policies, investment incentives, and emerging opportunities across healthcare, medical devices and wellness industries.
The event was inaugurated by Prof (Dr) Usha Kumari, principal of Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH), Patna. In her opening remarks, she highlighted the critical role of medical infrastructure, modern equipment and institutional implementation in improving public healthcare delivery. She also underscored NMCH’s contribution to national immunisation programmes and its frontline role during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Prof (Dr) Punam Prasad Bhadani, dean (academics) at AIIMS Patna and guest of honour, spoke about the growing burden of cancer and the importance of early diagnosis. She noted that AIIMS Patna offers high-end molecular diagnostic facilities free of cost and stressed the need for greater public awareness around cancer prevention, organic products and herbal alternatives. She also pointed to key challenges facing Bihar’s healthcare system, including workforce shortages, high patient loads, limited infrastructure and low awareness levels.
Addressing the summit, Dr Anil Kumar, zonal director at HMRI, Paras Hospital, said that research must be matched with effective implementation. He highlighted the role of technology in reshaping healthcare delivery and said India’s demographic dividend and policy momentum offered a unique opportunity to build inclusive and sustainable health systems under the India@2047 mission.
In his keynote address, Prof Dr Rana Singh, director of CIMP, emphasised the importance of global collaboration in cancer research, data sharing and digital health platforms. He said coordinated efforts between institutions, governments and international partners could significantly improve early diagnosis and innovation in diagnostics and therapeutics over the next decade.
Mental health and wellness also featured prominently at the summit. Shri Sanjay Kumar, founding director of STMA and senior faculty at Brahmakumaris, highlighted the role of yoga, meditation and stress management in improving mental health and overall well-being.
Mr Kumod Kumar, chair of the Bihar chapter of PHDCCI, welcomed participants and said the summit was a crucial step towards positioning Bihar as an emerging healthcare investment destination. He later delivered the vote of thanks and presented mementoes to the dignitaries.
The half-day programme was moderated by Mr Pranab Singh, resident director of PHDCCI, and Mr Varun Yadav, resident officer, PHDCCI. More than 100 participants, including medical practitioners, academicians, medical device manufacturers, herbal traders, entrepreneurs, startups and technology providers, attended the summit.
Organisers said the summit marked a strategic effort to strengthen Bihar’s healthcare ecosystem by encouraging dialogue on affordability, accessibility, workforce development and infrastructure gaps, while also building investor confidence and exploring value-based care models to drive long-term economic and social development in the state.
