BIMSTEC doctors join the National Cancer Grid meeting
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What happened
- India hosted physicians and policy makers from BIMSTEC countries at the National Cancer Grid annual meeting at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, on 2-3 August 2025 [MEA].
Background
- This follows the PM’s promise at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit to help members with cancer care [MEA].
Why it matters
- Health capacity building is a low-cost, high-trust tool in the Bay of Bengal neighbourhood.
How to use this in Mains
- As per MEA (2025-08-03): india hosted physicians and policy makers from BIMSTEC countries at the National Cancer Grid annual meeting at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, on 2-3 August 2025.
- Health capacity building is a low-cost, high-trust tool in the Bay of Bengal neighbourhood.
Quotable data pointIndia hosted physicians and policy makers from BIMSTEC countries at the National Cancer Grid annual meeting at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, on 2-3 August 2025.
MEA: India hosts BIMSTEC in NCG annual meeting (release 6 Aug 2025)
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: BIMSTEC members.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
The National Cancer Grid annual meeting with BIMSTEC participants (Aug 2025) was held at
Answer (b) & explanation
MEA release.
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Official source: MEA: India hosts BIMSTEC in NCG annual meeting (release 6 Aug 2025)
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