The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in a recent press release dated 14th December, 2018 announced the setting up of a National Medical Devices Promotion Council under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (“DIPP”) in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
The Medical Devices Industry (“MDI”) plays a critical role in the healthcare ecosystem and is indispensable to achieve the goal of health for all citizens of the country. The manufacturing and trade in MDI is growing steadily which includes a wide range of products.
The National Medical Devices Promotion Council will have the following objectives and activities:
- Act as a facilitating and promotion & developmental body for the Indian MDI.
- Identify redundant processes and render technical assistance to the agencies and departments concerned to simplify the approval processes involved in medical device industry promotion & development.
- Enable entry of emerging interventions and support certifications for manufacturers to reach levels of global trade norms and lead India to an export driven market in the sector.
- Undertake validation of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) and other such entities within MDI sector, which add value to the industry strength in manufacturing to gain foothold for new entrants.
- Drive a robust and dynamic Preferential Market Access (PMA) policy, by identifying the strengths of the Indian manufacturers and discouraging unfair trade practices in imports and also ensure pro-active monitoring of public procurement notices across India to ensure compliance with PMA guidelines of DIPP.
Source: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
