Explanation:

• The Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan approved the “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021”.
• It aims to lower the high cost of treatment for rare diseases, with greater focus on indigenous research and local production of medicines.
• The government has proposed a provision for financial support up to Rs 20 lakh for the treatment of those rare diseases that require a one-time treatment (diseases listed under Group 1 in the rare disease policy).