medical devices

September 25, 2026 4:56 PM

PLI schemes strengthen India’s pharmaceutical, bulk drugs and medical devices manufacturing ecosystem

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes implemented by the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers have helped expand domestic manufacturing in India's pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors, reduce import dependence and promote technology adoption, according to the government. The initiatives cover critical pharmaceutical raw materials, high-value medicines and advanced medical devices and are aimed at strengthening manufacturing capabilities...

September 25, 2026 1:30 PM

PM Modi highlights 12-year journey of ‘Make in India’, cites growth in manufacturing, investment and exports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the transformative impact of the flagship ‘Make in India’ initiative as the program completed 12 years, citing rising domestic production, expanding investment, and higher exports as key indicators of its success. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote: “More made in India. More investment in India. More exports from India. A transformation visible across sectors! #12YearsOfMakeInIndia” https://x.com/narendramodi/status/21033505548399...

September 7, 2026 11:36 AM

India’s Pharma Sector Must Go Beyond Generics, Pursue Greater R&D and Innovation: Piyush Goyal

India must move beyond its success in generics towards greater research, development and innovation while building resilient, globally integrated healthcare supply chains and strengthening its position as a trusted healthcare partner of the world, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said at the Bharat Health Global Expo 2026 in New Delhi on Sunday. He said India’s pharmaceutical sector has a significant opportunity to showcase its capabilities globally and that the country, k...

August 5, 2026 7:15 PM

India Medical Device 2026 to spotlight self-reliance, innovation and global partnerships in MedTech sector

The Department of Pharmaceuticals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, will host the 9th edition of India Medical Device 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on August 7 and 8, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, healthcare professionals, researchers, start-ups and investors to chart the future of India's rapidly growing medical devices sector. Organised in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the conference is themed "T...

August 13, 2025 11:24 AM

Centre launches SHRESTH Index to boost state drug regulatory systems

The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday launched the State Health Regulatory Excellence Index (SHRESTH), an initiative aimed at benchmarking and strengthening state drug regulatory systems through a transparent, data-driven framework. Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava, unveiling the index alongside Drug Controller General of India Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, said the initiative will help states identify gaps in their regulatory capacity and work towards achieving “maturity certifi...