Union Health Ministry authorises Navi Mumbai Airport for pharmaceutical imports

Exam-focused facts from the 9 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Union Health Ministry has authorised the Navi Mumbai Airport as a new entry point for pharmaceutical imports into India.
The inclusion of the airport was notified by amending Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules.
The total number of authorised ports of entry for the import of drugs, including road, rail, air, and seaports, has increased to 42.
The Navi Mumbai Airport is developed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. (AAHL) owning a 74 per cent stake.
AAHL manages approximately 30 per cent of India's total air cargo traffic.