{"id":22303,"date":"2020-12-18T11:24:48","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T11:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=22303"},"modified":"2026-04-07T17:16:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:46:37","slug":"indian-healthcare-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/indian-healthcare-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Healthcare Industry: Size, Future Scenario, Investments And Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Indian Healthcare industry has become one of primary sectors, with respect to revenue and employment. In India, the healthcare sector comprises of \u201cHospitals, Medical Devices, Outsourcing, Medical Tourism, Health Insurance, and Medical Equipment.\u201d The Indian Healthcare Industry is developing at a sharp pace. Furthermore, Indian healthcare industry also comprises of \u201cMedical Devices, Telemedicine, Outsourcing, Clinical Trials, Medical Tourism, and Health Insurance.\u201d The Indian healthcare industry can be bifurcated into two major components \u2013 \u201cThe Private Healthcare Sector and The Public Healthcare Sector.\u201d The government healthcare sector i.e. the public healthcare sector consists of a few secondary and tertiary care institutes which work to provide basic healthcare services in the rural and semi-urban areas. Whereas, the private sector provides a majority of secondary, tertiary along with quaternary care institutions which provide services in the metropolitan cities along with tier-I and tier-II cities.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/indian-healthcare-industry\/#Future_scenario_of_Indian_Healthcare_Industry\" title=\"Future scenario of Indian Healthcare Industry\">Future scenario of Indian Healthcare Industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/indian-healthcare-industry\/#Investments_made_recently_in_the_Indian_Healthcare_Industry\" title=\"Investments made recently in the Indian Healthcare Industry\">Investments made recently in the Indian Healthcare Industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/indian-healthcare-industry\/#Things_to_consider_while_starting_healthcare_business_in_India\" title=\"Things to consider while starting healthcare business in India\">Things to consider while starting healthcare business in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/indian-healthcare-industry\/#Laws_for_governing_the_commission_of_hospitals\" title=\"Laws for governing the commission of hospitals\">Laws for governing the commission of hospitals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/indian-healthcare-industry\/#Laws_and_regulation_which_govern_the_hospitals_business_aspects\" title=\"Laws and regulation which govern the hospital\u2019s business aspects\">Laws and regulation which govern the hospital\u2019s business aspects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/indian-healthcare-industry\/#Laws_to_govern_the_sales_and_storage_of_drugs_and_other_medications\" title=\"Laws to govern the sales and storage of drugs and other medications\">Laws to govern the sales and storage of drugs and other medications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/indian-healthcare-industry\/#Laws_for_regulating_qualification_practice_and_conduct_of_professional_in_the_Indian_Healthcare_Industry\" title=\"Laws for regulating qualification, practice and conduct of professional in the Indian Healthcare Industry\">Laws for regulating qualification, practice and conduct of professional in the Indian Healthcare Industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/indian-healthcare-industry\/#Laws_that_regulates_patient_management_in_the_Indian_Healthcare_Industry\" title=\"Laws that regulates patient management in the Indian Healthcare Industry\">Laws that regulates patient management in the Indian Healthcare Industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/indian-healthcare-industry\/#Laws_responsible_for_governance_of_environmental_protection_and_safety\" title=\"Laws responsible for governance of environmental protection and safety\">Laws responsible for governance of environmental protection and safety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/indian-healthcare-industry\/#Laws_regulating_employment_of_manpower_in_India_Healthcare_Industry\" title=\"Laws regulating employment of manpower in India Healthcare Industry\">Laws regulating employment of manpower in India Healthcare Industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/indian-healthcare-industry\/#Laws_to_regulate_the_safety_in_the_Indian_Healthcare_Industry\" title=\"Laws to regulate the safety in the Indian Healthcare Industry\">Laws to regulate the safety in the Indian Healthcare Industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/indian-healthcare-industry\/#Laws_that_regulate_the_medical-legal_aspects\" title=\"Laws that regulate the medical-legal aspects\">Laws that regulate the medical-legal aspects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/indian-healthcare-industry\/#Laws_that_regulate_research_and_professional_training\" title=\"Laws that regulate research and professional training\">Laws that regulate research and professional training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/indian-healthcare-industry\/#Laws_that_regulate_biomedical_research\" title=\"Laws that regulate biomedical research\">Laws that regulate biomedical research<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_size\"><\/span><strong>Market size<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By 2022, Indian Healthcare Industry will increase, by three-fold growth i.e Rs.8.6 trillion (US$ 133.44 billion).<\/p>\n<p>The Indian healthcare industry is growing at a percentage of 18%. It is expected to reach US$ 9 billion within the year 2020. \u00a0The percentage of the health care industry is rising on the GDP. Hence, making way to enhance healthcare services in the country. The expenditure spent by the government in the healthcare sector has grown to 1.6% of the GDP in the current financial year as compared to the financial year of 2016 when it was 1.3% of the GDP.<\/p>\n<p>The momentum that health insurance is gaining in India is growing year by year. The gross direct premium income by the health insurance grew to 17.16% i.e Rs.51,637.84 crore (US$ 7.39 billion) in the financial year 2020.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_scenario_of_Indian_Healthcare_Industry\"><\/span><strong>Future scenario of Indian Healthcare Industry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By 2022, the healthcare industry in India has aimed to reach $372 billion. Presently, the Indian healthcare industry is growing at a tremendous pace. The factors responsible for such a fast growth are \u201cServices, Coverage and Increasing Expenditure by Public and Private Investors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The expected growth of Indian medical tourism is expected to reach $7-8 billion this year (2020). The healthcare sector has also seen a rise in Ayushman Bharat centres. There are presently more than 50,000 of these centres which provide primary healthcare services across India.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investments_made_recently_in_the_Indian_Healthcare_Industry\"><\/span><strong>Investments made recently in the Indian Healthcare Industry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Foreign direct investment is attracted to hospitals and medical diagnostic centres. FDI worth US$ 6.72 billion were raised between April 2000 and March 2020. This data was presented by the \u201cDepartment for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT).\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Some of the recent investments made to improve the Indian healthcare industry are given below:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To manufacture and sell the potential COVID-19 drug, Remidisvir, in over 127 countries, Jubilant genetics Ltd. signed a non-license agreement with US-based Gilead sciences Inc. in May 2020.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Additionally, in May 2020, Carlyle group acquired around 74% of stake in an animal health-focused pharmaceutical company, SeQuent Scientific Ltd., for about Rs.1580 crore (US$ 224.15 million).<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To enhance the country&#8217;s capabilities to fight against COVID-19, in April 2020, the first COVID-19 sample collection mobile lab of the country was launched, namely Mobile BSL-3 VRDL Lab. This mobile lab can process more than 1000 samples per day.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Adding to this, the value of merger and acquisition (M&amp;A) deals for hospitals all over India jumped by a record of 155% i.e. Rs.7615 crores (US$ 1.09 billion) as on the financial year 2018-19.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A national clinical coordination committee for AI-powered cardiovascular disease risk score API is set in India which is the result of collaboration between Microsoft India and Apollo hospitals group, in August 2020.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In January 2019, tri-country premier hearing services Inc.\u2019s plan was approved by National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to acquire Bhilai scan and research Pvt Ltd. (BSR) diagnostic for Rs. 67 crores (US$ 9.29 million).<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ministry of health and family welfare announced that India has also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cuba. This was signed to increase the cooperation of the two countries in the area of health and medicine.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Furthermore, Fortis healthcare accepted the demerger of it\u2019s hospital business with Manipal hospital enterprises. Also, an investment of Rs. 3900 crore (US$ 602.41 million) in Manipal hospital enterprise was done by TPG and Dr.Ranjan Pal.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_consider_while_starting_healthcare_business_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Things to consider while starting healthcare business in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Be in touch with the legal department for registration<\/li>\n<li>Connect with various hospitals.<\/li>\n<li>Know how much you are willing to invest.<\/li>\n<li>Capture the niche market.<\/li>\n<li>Know about different taxation rules.<\/li>\n<li>Understand the growth predictions of the near future.<\/li>\n<li>Abide by the rules and regulations.<\/li>\n<li>Know the loan and finance requirement beforehand.<\/li>\n<li>Understand all the medical-legal complications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laws_for_governing_the_commission_of_hospitals\"><\/span><strong>Laws for governing the commission of hospitals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>The companies act, 2013<\/li>\n<li>Atomic Energy Regulatory Body Approval for Radiology \/ Nuclear Medicine Services under the Atomic Energy Act \u2013 1962<\/li>\n<li>Bombay Nursing Homes Registration Act \u2013 1949<\/li>\n<li>Radiation Protection Certificate for Radiology Department from BARC<\/li>\n<li>Bombay Nursing Homes Registration (Amendment) Act- 2005<\/li>\n<li>Atomic Energy ( Safe Disposal of Radioactive Waste) Rules -1987<\/li>\n<li>Delhi Nursing Home Registration Act \u2013 1953<\/li>\n<li>The Indian Telegraph Act \u2013 1885<\/li>\n<li>Clinical Establishments Bill \u2013 2010<\/li>\n<li>Clinic Establishment Act<\/li>\n<li>Fire Safety Rules \u2013 1987<\/li>\n<li>The Partnership Act,\u00a01956<\/li>\n<li>John\u00a0Ambulance Association (India) Transfer of Funds Act \u2013 1956<\/li>\n<li>Society Registration Act \u20131960<\/li>\n<li>Government Buildings Act \u2013 1899<\/li>\n<li>Clinic Establishment Act<\/li>\n<li>John\u00a0Ambulance Association (India) Transfer of Funds Act \u2013 1956<\/li>\n<li>Red Cross Society (Allocation of Property) Act- 1936<\/li>\n<li>Electricity Rules \u2013 1956<\/li>\n<li>Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act \u2013 1908<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laws_and_regulation_which_govern_the_hospitals_business_aspects\"><\/span><strong>Laws and regulation which govern the hospital\u2019s business aspects<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Vehicle Registration Certificate<\/li>\n<li>Insurance Act \u2013 1938<\/li>\n<li>Sales of Good Act \u2013 1930<\/li>\n<li>Rules for the display of Red Cross Insignia<\/li>\n<li>the Public Liability Insurance Rules \u2013 1991\/1993<\/li>\n<li>Contract Act \u2013 1982<\/li>\n<li>The Public Liability Insurance Act \u2013 1991\/1992<\/li>\n<li>Charitable and Religious Trust Act-1920<\/li>\n<li>Gift Tax Act \u2013 1958<\/li>\n<li>Foreign Exchange Management Act-1999<\/li>\n<li>the Customs Act \u2013 1962<\/li>\n<li>Copyright Act \u2013 1982<\/li>\n<li>Cable Television Network ACT \u2013 1995<\/li>\n<li>Wireless Operation Certificate from Post and Telegraphs<\/li>\n<li>Income Tax ACT \u2013 1961<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laws_to_govern_the_sales_and_storage_of_drugs_and_other_medications\"><\/span><strong>Laws to govern the sales and storage of drugs and other medications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Drug and Cosmetic Act Amendment \u2013 1982<\/li>\n<li>Homoeopathy Central Council Act \u2013 1973<\/li>\n<li>Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Act -1985<\/li>\n<li>Central Sales Tax Act -1956<\/li>\n<li>Blood Bank Regulations under Drugs and Cosmetic ( 2nd amendment ) rules \u2013 1999<\/li>\n<li>The Drugs Control Act \u2013 1950<\/li>\n<li>Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Act -2002<\/li>\n<li>Pharmacy Act \u2013 1948<\/li>\n<li>License for Possession and use of Rectified\/denatured spirit<\/li>\n<li>The Drug and Cosmetics Rules (Amendment 2005) \u2013 1945<\/li>\n<li>Retail Drug Licence<\/li>\n<li>Central Excise Act (for a permit to use and store spirit) \u2013 1944<\/li>\n<li>Adulteration of Drugs (IPC Sec 274)<\/li>\n<li>Drugs and Cosmetic Act \u2013 1940<\/li>\n<li>Sales of Adulterated Drugs ( IPC Sec 275 )<\/li>\n<li>Sales of Good Act \u2013 1930<\/li>\n<li>Negligent Conduct about Poisonous Substances (IPC Sec 284)<\/li>\n<li>Sales of Drug as Different Drug or Preparation ( IPC Sec 276 )<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laws_for_regulating_qualification_practice_and_conduct_of_professional_in_the_Indian_Healthcare_Industry\"><\/span><strong>Laws for regulating qualification, practice and conduct of professional in the Indian Healthcare Industry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Rehabilitation Council of India Act \u2013 1992<\/li>\n<li>All India Council for Technical Education ACT \u2013 1987<\/li>\n<li>Indian Medical Council (Professional conduct, etiquette, and ethics) regulations- 2002<\/li>\n<li>The Dentists (Code of Ethics Regulation) \u2013 1976<\/li>\n<li>Dental Council of India Regulations \u2013 2006<\/li>\n<li>The Apprenticeship Act \u2013 1961<\/li>\n<li>Indian Medical Degrees Act<\/li>\n<li>Indian Medical Council Act \u2013 1956<\/li>\n<li>Registration of Medical Practitioners with State Medical Councils<\/li>\n<li>The Dentists Act \u2013 1948<\/li>\n<li>The ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses<\/li>\n<li>Indian Nursing Council Act -1947<\/li>\n<li>AICTE Rules of Physiotherapy Rules<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laws_that_regulates_patient_management_in_the_Indian_Healthcare_Industry\"><\/span><strong>Laws that regulates patient management in the Indian Healthcare Industry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Birth, Death and Marriage Registration Act \u2013 1886<\/li>\n<li>The Epidemic Disease Act \u2013 1897<\/li>\n<li>Drugs and Magic Remedies (objectionable) Advertisements Act 1954 \u2013 1954<\/li>\n<li>Lepers Act \u2013 1975<\/li>\n<li>Eyes (Authority for Use for Therapeutic Purposes) Act -1982<\/li>\n<li>Transplantation of Human Organ Act \u2013 1994<\/li>\n<li>Transplantation of Human Organ Rule \u2013 1995<\/li>\n<li>MTP Act \u2013 1997<\/li>\n<li>Laws of Contract Section 13 (Consent)<\/li>\n<li>Manual for Control of Hospital Associated Infections: SOPs, NACO, Govt. of India<\/li>\n<li>National Guidelines for Clinical Management of HIV \/ AIDS, NACO, Govt. of India<\/li>\n<li>Rules for Insurance Cover for the Sterilization Cases<\/li>\n<li>Pre Conception and Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques (prohibition of sex selection) Rules \u2013 1996<\/li>\n<li>PNDT Act \u2013 1994<\/li>\n<li>The Mental Health Act \u2013 1987<\/li>\n<li>Ear Drums and Ear Bones (Authority for Use for Therapeutic Purposes) Act \u2013 1982<\/li>\n<li>MTP Rules \u2013 1971<\/li>\n<li>Indian Lunacy Act \u2013 1912<\/li>\n<li>Guardians and Wards Act \u2013 1890<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laws_responsible_for_governance_of_environmental_protection_and_safety\"><\/span><strong>Laws responsible for governance of environmental protection and safety<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>State Municipality Sanitation and Public Health Bye-Laws \u2013 1959<\/li>\n<li>The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules \u2013 1975<\/li>\n<li>Air ( Prevention and Control of Pollution ) Act \u2013 1981\/1987<\/li>\n<li>The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Union Territories) Rules \u2013 1983<\/li>\n<li>Environment Protection Act \u2013 1996<\/li>\n<li>The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) (Amendment) Rules \u2013 2002<\/li>\n<li>The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) (Amendment) Rules \u2013 2006<\/li>\n<li>Rules regarding the safe discharge of effluents in the public sewers \/drains<\/li>\n<li>IPC sec 269 (negligent act likely to spread infection or disease dangerous to life, unlawfully or negligently)<\/li>\n<li>The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act \u2013 1974\/1988<\/li>\n<li>The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Rules \u2013 1978<\/li>\n<li>The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules \u2013 1982<\/li>\n<li>Environment Protection Rule \u2013 1986<\/li>\n<li>Biomedical waste management handling rules \u2013 1998\/2000<\/li>\n<li>Noise pollution control Rules \u2013 2000<\/li>\n<li>The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess (Amendment) Act- 2003<\/li>\n<li>The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) (Amendment) Rules \u2013 2010<\/li>\n<li>IPC sec 278 (making atmosphere noxious to health)<\/li>\n<li>The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) (Amendment) Rules \u2013 2000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laws_regulating_employment_of_manpower_in_India_Healthcare_Industry\"><\/span><strong>Laws regulating employment of manpower in India Healthcare Industry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Workmen\u2019s Compensation Act \u2013 1923<\/li>\n<li>Indian Trade Union Act \u2013 1926<\/li>\n<li>Industrial Disputes Act \u2013 1947<\/li>\n<li>ESI Act \u2013 1948<\/li>\n<li>ESI ( Central ) Rules \u2013 1950<\/li>\n<li>Citizenship Act \u2013 1955<\/li>\n<li>PPF Act \u2013 1968<\/li>\n<li>Payment of Gratuity Act \u2013 1972<\/li>\n<li>SC and ST Act \u2013 1989<\/li>\n<li>Persons With Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act 1995<\/li>\n<li>Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act \u2013 2008<\/li>\n<li>Workmen\u2019s Compensation (Amendment) Act \u2013 2009<\/li>\n<li>Child Labour Act<\/li>\n<li>Negotiable Instrument Act \u2013 1881<\/li>\n<li>Official Secrets Act \u2013 1923<\/li>\n<li>Payment of Wages Act \u2013 1936<\/li>\n<li>Weekly Holidays Act \u2013 1942<\/li>\n<li>Minimum Wage Act \u2013 1948<\/li>\n<li>Employees Provident Fund and Misc. provision Act \u2013 1952<\/li>\n<li>Employment Exchange (Compulsory Notification of vacancies ) Act \u2013 1959<\/li>\n<li>Payment of Bonus Act \u2013 1965<\/li>\n<li>Equal Remuneration Act -1976<\/li>\n<li>Persons with Disabilities Act \u2013 1995<\/li>\n<li>Information Technology Act \u2013 2000<\/li>\n<li>Information Technology (Amendment) Act \u2013 2008<\/li>\n<li>Shops and Factories Act (for National Holidays)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laws_to_regulate_the_safety_in_the_Indian_Healthcare_Industry\"><\/span><strong>Laws to regulate the safety in the Indian Healthcare Industry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Vaccination Act \u2013 1880<\/li>\n<li>Arms Act \u2013 1950<\/li>\n<li>The Indian Fatal Accidents Act \u2013 1955<\/li>\n<li>Radiation Protection Rules \u2013 1971<\/li>\n<li>Protection of Human Rights Act \u2013 1993<\/li>\n<li>AERB safety code no. 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