The state government of Karnataka has welcomed the decision to make NEET mandatory for physiotherapy courses, and has extended the course duration to five years. The government plans to introduce more physiotherapy courses in government colleges to meet the growing demand for professionals. The National Commission for Allied & Health Professionals is planning to introduce the one nation, one curriculum initiative in physiotherapy education, aiming to set a gold standard for the profession. The international conference on physiotherapy held in Bengaluru saw participation from global experts and the presentation of over 800 research papers.