Calling for collective efforts to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, JP Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilisers, on Tuesday underscored the pivotal role of India’s medtech sector in ensuring accessible, affordable, and innovative healthcare.
Addressing the inaugural session of the 11th Asia Pacific MedTech Forum (APACMed) 2025 through a video message from New Delhi, Nadda said the medtech sector has emerged as a cornerstone in transforming India’s healthcare landscape.
According to him, the sector spans diagnostics, advanced devices, digital health, and AI-driven solutions, collectively working to make healthcare more accessible, efficient, and affordable.
“The sector has become a trusted provider of high-quality healthcare, supported by the government’s focus on access, innovation, and infrastructure development,” he noted.
Nadda also highlighted that APACMed members in India have expanded their footprint through manufacturing, R&D of complex technologies, and integration into global supply chains. He added that the forum’s theme aligns closely with Narendra Modi’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, inspiring optimism about the future of healthcare in India.
He further stated that the forum’s four thematic pillars embody a shared vision for an innovative, inclusive, and globally competitive healthcare system, expressing hope that the two-day deliberations would shape strategies, unlock opportunities, and reinforce the goal of positioning India as a global medtech hub.
Following Nadda’s remarks, Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilisers, addressed the gathering. She outlined several key government initiatives to strengthen India’s MedTech and medical devices sector, including a new scheme to support component manufacturing, development of common infrastructure, branding efforts, and conducting critical market and clinical studies.
Patel also highlighted investor-friendly policies such as 100% FDI in medical devices, the establishment of an Export Promotion Council, and the formation of a National Medical Devices Promotion Council to boost ease of doing business and broaden export avenues.
“India is emerging as not only a high-volume manufacturer but also a high-value player in the global MedTech market. The next leap will come from collaborations, and I invite all stakeholders to join India in co-creating solutions that will serve both our 1.4 billion citizens and the broader healthcare needs of emerging markets,” she said.
The two-day forum, being held in New Delhi under the theme “Swastha Bharat – A Healthier India, Together,” has brought together senior policymakers, global industry leaders, regulators, and healthcare experts from over ten Asia-Pacific countries to align strategies for shaping India’s MedTech roadmap in line with the Healthcare Vision 2030 and Viksit Bharat 2047.