Parliament Question: National action plan on AMR 2.0

GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE RAJYASABHA UNSTARREDQUESTION NO. 1244 TO BE ANSWERED ON10.02.2026 NATIONALACTIONPLANONAMR2.0 1244.SHRISANJAYSETH: Will the Ministerof HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFAREbe pleasedtostate:- (a) the key steps being taken under the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2.0 to monitor, prevent, and control the spread of resistant pathogens across human, animal,andenvironmental healthsectors; (b) the integration of surveillance systems, stewardship programmes, and awareness campaignstoensure rational use of antibiotics; (c) the measures in place to strengthen laboratory capacity, research, and inter-sectoral coordinationfor effective implementation; and (d) the expected outcomes in terms of reducing antimicrobial resistance, safeguarding public health,andimprovingoverall healthcarequalityinthe country? ANSWER THE MINISTER OFSTATE IN THE MINISTRYOFHEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRIPRATAPRAO JADHAV) (a): The NAP-AMR 2.0 provides a structured and time-bound framework for strengthening AMR surveillance, expanding infection prevention and control (IPC), improving antimicrobial stewardship, promotingawareness about AMR, upgradinglaboratory networks, and ensuring inter-sectoral coordination mechanisms across Ministries and Departments to effectivelymonitor,preventandcontainresistantpathogens. (b): NAP-AMR 2.0 envisages a strengthened surveillance system for antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial consumption across human, animal, food, and environment sectors. The Plan promotes implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programmes in healthcare settings, aligns with surveillance networks, and prioritises behaviour change communication andpublic awareness campaignstargeting allstakeholders including healthcareprofessionals, veterinarians, farmers and the community to promote rational and judicious use of antimicrobials. (c): Under NAP-AMR 2.0, strengthening laboratory capacity forms a core strategic objective and includes expansion and quality assured AMR testing in laboratories. In addition to research andinnovation, it also emphasizesoperational research to bridge operational gaps to promote evidence-based policy. For effective implementation, structured intra- and inter- sectoral coordination mechanisms have been established with defined roles, timelines, and monitoringframeworksacrossrelevantMinistries, Departments,andnationalinstitutions.(d): The implementation of NAP-AMR 2.0 isexpected to result in measurable improvements including enhanced awareness of AMR, strengthened surveillance and laboratory networks, reduced burden of infections through effective IPC, optimization of antimicrobial use, and adoption of best practices across sectors. These outcomes are intended to contribute significantly towards containing antimicrobial resistance, safeguarding public health, and improvingthequality,safety andeffectivenessof healthcaredeliveryinthe country. *****