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Source– This post is based on the article “Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya virtually launches ‘MedTech Mitra‘” published in “PIB” on 25th December 2023.
Why in the News?
Recently, the Union Health Minister has virtually launched ‘MedTech Mitra’ portal.
What is MedTech Mitra?
1) It’s a web platform with an aim to foster development of affordable and accessible indigenous Medical devices/ In-vitro diagnostics.
2) It is designed to provide strategic handholding support to MedTech innovators with assessing clinical viability, regulatory facilitation, and adopting new products.
3) MedTech Mitra will address the queries of the innovators and provide personalized guidance in consultation with the Regulator and other relevant stakeholders.
4) The portal will be coordinated collaboratively by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), under the guidance of NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission.
What is the Significance of this Portal?
1) It will enable the indigenous development of cost-effective, high-quality MedTech devices and diagnostics, thereby reducing the current import dependence of around 80% in MedTech.
2) It will facilitate innovation and research and development (R&D) for emerging startups in the field of medical technology.
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