TDB-DST to support Panacea Medical Technologies, Karnataka, for indigenous 32-slice CT scanner
On 15 October 2026, the Technology Development Board (TDB) of DST announced an agreement with Panacea Medical Technologies, Malur (Karnataka), to support development and commercialisation of an indigenous 32-slice CT scanner.
Summary
The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology, has signed an agreement with Panacea Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Malur, Karnataka, to support the development and commercialisation of an indigenous 32-slice Computed Tomography (CT) scanner, as announced on 15 October 2026. Panacea specialises in radiotherapy and radiology equipment. The project aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing of high-end medical devices under Make in India and reduce dependence on imported technology.
Key facts
- Funding body
- Technology Development Board (TDB), DST
- Company
- Panacea Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Malur, Karnataka
- Product
- Indigenous 32-slice Computed Tomography (CT) scanner
- Initiative
- Make in India – medical devices as priority sector
- TDB Secretary
- Rajesh Kumar Pathak
- Announced
- 15 October 2026
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In October 2026, the Technology Development Board (TDB) agreed to support which company for an indigenous 32-slice CT scanner?
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Correct answer: B — Panacea Medical Technologies