Indian Government Recommends Official Crowdfunding Portal for Rare Disease Treatment Donations
The Indian government has advised that donations for Manashree Choudhury's SMA treatment be routed through its official digital crowdfunding portal for rare diseases. This portal, established under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, aims to ensure transparency and proper use of voluntary contributions. Concerns have been raised about unauthorised fundraising via personal accounts, prompting calls for stricter oversight.