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Health Minister Launches "MedTech Mitra" Portal to Empower Innovators.

National | Dated: 26 Dec 2025

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the "MedTech Mitra" portal. It is a strategic initiative to empower MedTech innovators and advance healthcare solutions in India. The portal aims to provide handholding support to domestic medical device manufacturers for regulatory approvals and clinical evaluations.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • It aims to reduce import dependence in the medical devices sector, which currently stands at nearly 80%.
  • The platform facilitates collaboration between innovators, researchers, and regulatory bodies like CDSCO and ICMR.
  • This initiative is part of the government's vision to make India a global manufacturing hub for medical devices.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Portal: MedTech Mitra.
  • Focus: Medical Devices Sector.
  • Goal: Self-reliance (Atmanirbharta).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the primary objective of the "MedTech Mitra" portal launched by the Union Health Ministry?

Correct Answer: Support Medical Device Innovators

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ministry of Health

  • Minister – J.P. Nadda
  • MoS – Anupriya Patel