India, Nov. 18 -- Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, launched the second version of the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (2025-29) in New Delhi on Tuesday, emphasising that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health concern that can only be addressed through collective action.

Nadda noted that the journey began in 2010 with initial discussions, followed by the launch of the first NAP-AMR in 2017.

Highlighting the gravity of the challenge, he stated that AMR poses significant risks, particularly in surgical procedures, cancer treatment, and other critical healthcare interventions.

He added that the overuse and misuse of antibiotics has unfortunately become common practice, unde...