Nadda launches ₹500 crore Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry
On 8 November 2024, Union Minister J P Nadda launched the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry, with a total outlay of ₹500 crore.
Summary
On 8 November 2024, Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare J P Nadda launched the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry, with a total outlay of ₹500 crore. The comprehensive scheme targets manufacturing of key components and accessories, skill development, support for clinical studies, development of common infrastructure and industry promotion. MoS Anupriya Patel and Department of Pharmaceuticals Secretary Arunish Chawla were present.
Key facts
- Launched
- 8 Nov 2024, by J P Nadda
- Outlay
- ₹500 crore
- Covers
- Key components & accessories, skill development, clinical studies, common infrastructure, industry promotion
- Department
- Department of Pharmaceuticals (Secretary Arunish Chawla)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What is the total outlay of the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry launched on 8 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — ₹500 crore
PIB (Chemicals & Fertilizers): the scheme has a total outlay of ₹500 crore.
Consider the following about the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry (November 2024): 1. It covers support for clinical studies. 2. It covers skill development. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: the scheme covers manufacturing of key components and accessories, skill development, support for clinical studies, common infrastructure and industry promotion. Both are correct.
Who launched the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry on 8 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — J P Nadda
PIB: Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare J P Nadda launched the scheme; MoS Anupriya Patel was present.