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Medical Device Parks In India The
Government of India has been supporting creation of Medical Device Parks in the
states with an objective to develop worldclass standard testing and
infrastructure facilities, build momentum for domestic production and deepen the
value chain of Medical Devices in India. It is also expected to reduce the cost
of manufacturing significantly leading to better accessibility and affordability
of medical devices in the country. While the proposals of State Government of
Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh have been given
“in-principle” approval granting a total financial outlay of Rs. 400 crore, more
number of states are implementing Medical Device Parks projects. |
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Elaborating on “Catalytic Role Played By Medical Device Parks
and Emerging Scenario In India”, Mr Rajiv Nath , Forum Coordinator, AiMeD, in
his article says“ each Medical Devices Park will attract huge investments to the
tune of Rs 10,000 to Rs 15000 crores and provide direct and indirect employment
to about 20000 people.” Mr Rajiv Nath has opined that the parks should thrive
and not just remain green parks for which he has given very good guidelines for
agencies implementing the projects. He also mentions that Parks should
complement and not compete with existing Units and that the States should have
twin policy to strengthen both Parks and Clusters in the respective regions.
As rightly mentioned by Mr Amitabh Kant, Chief Executive
Officer, Niti Ayog,” “Andhra Medical Device Technology Zone ( AMTZ ) in
Visakhapatnam has become a flag bearer of Medical Technology Growth Story In
India”. AMTZ with its Scientific Laboratory Ecosystem and Centers and Hubs like
Kalam Institute Of Health Techology, ( KIHT ), Indian Biomedical Skill
Consortium ( IBSC ), AIC-AMTZ Medi Valley Incubation Council, Bio-Valley
Incubation Council and about 100 Medical Device Manufacturing Units is an
outcome of patient and steadfast leadership of Dr Jitendar Sharma along with the
AMTZ Team making AMTZ the first , largest and most successful Medical Technology
Park in India. A large part of implementation for AMTZ was carried out during
the Pandemic period and under lockdown conditions and also played crucial role
in making India second largest PPE manufacturer in the world and also
contributed by producing over a million diagnosis kits every day. The
publication, “Make In LOCKDOWN” by Dr
Jitendar Sharma is a versatile account of India’s MedTech Growth and story of
AMTZ from concept to spectacular success.
This issue also highlights important features of Medical Device
Park Projects under implementation in various states along with the incentives
provided by respective state governments.
3D printing has expanding at accelerating pace in a wide range
of applications including craniofacial implants, dental molds, prosthetic parts,
on-demand medical equipment, surgical models, scaffolds for tissue regeneration,
organ printing, implantable biosensors, and tissue models for drug discovery.
Critical issues related to 3D printing including Polymeric Biomaterials are
explained in this issue.
Use of Stem Cells as is a promising and upcoming area os
research. Dr A Ramkishan, Deputy Drug Controller ( India ), CDSCO has given a
very detailed introduction to Regulatory Framework for Stem Cells and Cell Based
Products in India. Also includes regular features like Industry & AiMeD news,
“Did You Know”, Events.
D.L. Pandya
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