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Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar has said that the Mak-In-India program has boosted the health and medical technology sectors.

Speaking during the launch of Atal Innovation Mission- PRIME (Program for Researchers for Innovation, Market Readiness and Entrepreneurship) Playbook and Start-up showcase in Delhi she said, “Government of India recognized "out-of-the-box thinking" and initiated Make-In-India program that has boosted health and medical technology sectors.

“In the coming decade, India is poised to be a major exporter of health care products including medical devices, diagnostics, protein-based biologics, traditional medicine etc. If we are to create a sustainable circle of research-based innovation and wealth creation, we need to master technology commercialization,” she added.

“In this context, AIM PRIME (Program for Researchers in Innovation, Market Readiness and Entrepreneurship) program will serve an important purpose of creating strong indigenous manufacturing capabilities in all critical sectors,” Dr Bharati explained.

She said, “We have always been innovative in our approach since ancient times. India gave the world Ayurveda, Yoga and also the concept of zero. India has played an active part in shaping the innovations globally.”