New policy to boost Indias medical device industry
The Dollar Business Bureau In a move to strengthen the Indian medical devices industry, the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has come up with a National Medical Device Policy (NMDP) 2015, aimed at promoting ‘Make in India’ in this industry by reducing dependence on imports. A draft was issued by DoP on June 3, 2015, seeking comments prior to implementation. The policy intends to set up a strong base for manufacturing of medical devices in India, especially for the affordable variety. It comes during a time when the aforesaid industry is dependent on imports from developed nations. According to DoP estimates, global market for medical devices is valued at around $20 billion, with US leading the supply pack with a 45% share, ...
