The ICMR-DHR centres of excellence have been set up at seven IITs including Kanpur.
The setting-up of the 'ICMR at IITs' will bridge the gap in technology development and commercialisation cycle for a larger public health impact.
The Indian healthcare sector is heavily dependent on imports for its medical device needs.
About 80 per cent of the medical devices. The setting up of 'ICMR at IITs' under the ambitious Medical Device and Diagnostics Mission Secretariat at ICMR headquarters will help address this gap by fostering the development of robust state-of-the-art 'Make in India' medical device and diagnostic equipment by partnering with IITs.
The ICMR-DHR centres of excellence at IITs will in turn collaborate with the medical institutes to develop need-driven, affordable and inclusive healthcare solutions for their wider adoption.
ICMR Director-General Dr Balram Bharagava, addressing the directors and deans of the IITs, offered support and commitment for this initiative.
It will have a significant impact on improving access to affordable quality healthcare, particularly for middle and lower-income segments in the country.
