The discovery of antibiotics revolutionized healthcare, drastically reducing mortality from infections like pneumonia and tuberculosis. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that we may be entering a post-antibiotic era due to rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Misuse and overuse of antibiotics, particularly in countries like India, where over 50% of the population has access to these drugs without prescriptions, are accelerating this crisis. A study published in The Lancet found that 83% of Indian patients undergoing common procedures carried multi-drug-resistant organisms, indicating that resistance is now widespread beyond hospital settings. This situation poses significant risks for routine medical procedures, including surgeries and cancer treatments, which rely on effective antibiotics to prevent infections. The pharmaceutical industry's disinterest in developing new antibiotics, driven by low profitability, exacerbates the crisis. Experts warn that without urgent action, AMR could claim up to 10 million lives annually by 2050, reversing decades of medical progress.