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Two-year-old Bain Brandon has type 1 diabetes and needs insulin to live. But even with health insurance, the price tag isn't cheap. A 1-month supply of insulin vials and a 3-month supply of backup pens for the Mississippi toddler cost his parents $194 last week, according to his mom, 29-year-old Marlee Brandon. They can afford it right now -- but she worries about the future. "One day, Bain will be an adult, and he won't be able to be on our insurance anymore," she said. "I feel like a lot of ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's pharmaceutical exports reached over $28 billion up to February in the current financial year, registering a growth of more than 5 per cent compared to the same period last year, a senior government official has said. Speaking at the inaugural session of the 'Chintan Shivir: Scaling Up Pharma Exports', the official highlighted that the growth was led by formulations, biologicals, vaccines, and Ayush products. "Despite global challenges, pharmaceutical ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Apr 4 : "International Diabetes Federation" (IDF) President-elect, Dr Niti Pall, currently on India visit, called on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also a noted Professor of Medicine & Diabetes, and discussed, among other things, indigenous biosimilar Insulin production as well as Diabetes related indigenous biomanufacturing prospects. The meeting underscored the importance of strengthening India's capabilities in insulin manufacturing, particularly biosimilar insulins and ...Read More >
The chief minister made it clear that if any doctor still prescribes outside medicines, they must explicitly state on the OPD slip that the medicine is unavailable in the hospital. Responsibility for ensuring compliance will lie with the Chief Medical Officers (CMOs). Saini gave these directions while chairing a high-level review meeting here on the state's healthcare services. Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Sumita Misra and Principal Secretary to the Chief Mi ...Read More >
Chandigarh, March 30 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has issued a stern directive to the state health department to implement a real-time centralised drug inventory system across all government hospitals. During a comprehensive review meeting of health services at the Secretariat on Monday, the Chief Minister emphasised that digital transparency regarding medicine availability is non-negotiable. Under the new system, physicians will be kept informed about the specific stocks avai ...Read More >
Rourkela: In its effort to bring innovations from the lab to the real world, the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) spun off the startup Miraqules MedSolutions Pvt. Ltd. On Tuesday, the startup received regulatory approval for commercial manufacturing and clinical deployment of its patented technology -- a rapid nano-biopolymer hemostat designed to transform emergency hemorrhage control. As India faces significant challenges in trauma care, a major proportion of road accid ...Read More >
Odisha aims to become a leading pharmaceutical and medical device investment hub, as highlighted at the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025. "Odisha will be a leading destination for pharmaceutical and medical‑device investments - the most competitive hub for innovation and jobs. Yahi samay hai," said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi while addressing the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025, the State's first dedicated summit focused on pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and life sciences manufacturing. The summi ...Read More >
Heart transplant patients in the United States typically spend months waiting for a donated organ. But Kayoko Hira was not a typical patient. Mrs. Hira, the wife of a hotel magnate in Japan, flew to the United States in September 2021, went to the University of Chicago Medical Center and, within days, got a new heart from an American teenager who had died. Soon after, The New York Times found, a charity run by her husband made a donation to a nonprofit group led by the heart surgeon's wife. It ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will lead a high-level investors' roadshow in Hyderabad on December 19 as part of the state government's push to attract fresh investments and position Odisha as a preferred industrial destination. The roadshow, to be held over two days, will focus on promoting investment opportunities in key sectors including automotive components, IT and electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM), chemicals, green energy, pharmaceuticals and medica ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Medical devices firm Healthium Medtech on Wednesday announced acquisition of a controlling stake in Paramount Surgimed Ltd. Paramount Surgimed is one of India's largest manufacturers and exporters of surgical blades, scalpels and dermal biopsy products. The non-surgical business of Paramount, including its lifestyle and hygiene business will be carved out prior to the transaction and retained with its promoter Grover family, Healthium Medtech said in a statement. The a ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday unveiled Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy-2025, aiming to attract investment of Rs 25,000 crore and create 1 lakh jobs by 2030. The new policy was launched at the Odisha Pharma Summit-2025 in the presence of Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain and senior government officers. Speaking on the occasion, Industries Department Additional Chief Secretary Hemant Sharma said India imports about 85 per cent of medical devices from othe ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is poised to emerge as a major pharma hub in eastern India by manufacturing quality medicines and developing advanced devices for treatment, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here Tuesday. Addressing the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025, Majhi said that the government is fulfilling all the requirements to make Odisha the first choice state for investors. The CM said he is also committed to developing non-traditional industries in the state. "Odisha is currently one of the best ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Promising the best incentives and smooth policy implementation, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday positioned Odisha as a leading destination for investments in pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors over the next five years. The state received Rs 7,043 crore in investment proposals and signed 45 MoUs at the first Odisha Pharma Summit 2025.Addressing the dedicated meet focused on pharmaceuticals, medical devices and life sciences manufacturing, Majhi said the Odisha Ph ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday hailed the successful hosting of the state's first-ever Pharma Summit, calling it a historic step towards positioning Odisha as a major hub for pharmaceuticals and medical devices manufacturing. Speaking to media persons, the Chief Minister said the summit witnessed participation from stakeholders across nearly 20 countries, reflecting growing global confidence in Odisha's industrial ecosystem. He announced ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Tuesday unveiled Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy-2025, aiming to attract investment of Rs 25,000 crore and create 1 lakh jobs by 2030. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the new policy here at the Odisha Pharma Summit-2025 in the presence of Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain and senior government officers. Speaking on the occasion, Industries Department's Additional Chief Secretary Hemant Sharma said India imports about 85 per cent of ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha marked a major milestone in its industrial expansion with the signing of 45 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹6,263 crore at the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025 in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The investment proposals are expected to generate 38,406 employment opportunities across the state, giving a significant boost to the pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at a programme held at Hotel Taj Vivan ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 16 (UNI) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced that Odisha is poised to become a top destination for pharmaceutical and medical device investments, emphasizing the State's potential as a hub for innovation and employment. Speaking at the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025, the State's first dedicated summit for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and life sciences manufacturing, Majhi highlighted Odisha's strategic advantages, including its coastal location, port-led conn ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 16: C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) has unveiled India's first-ever 64-bit 1GHz dual-core microprocessor called "DHRUV64". With the development of this microprocessor, the country has marched forward in its semiconductor journey. DHRUV64 was developed by C-DAC under the MDP (Microprocessor Development Programme) and introduced under DIR-V (Digital India RISC-V) initiative, which supports chip design, testing and prototyping using the RISC-V open-source archi ...Read More >
The Delhi Drugs Control Department inspected 27 wholesale drug dealers at Bhagirath Palace, finding over 10 firms violating rules. A separate raid in Sadar Bazar with police seized a large stash of counterfeit and spurious medicines. Stepping up its crackdown on the illegal drug trade, the Drugs Control Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi conducted a special inspection and enforcement drive at Bhagirath Palace. The intensified action was carried out under the directions of Health Minis ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Stepping up its crackdown on the illegal drug trade, the Drugs Control Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi conducted a special inspection and enforcement drive at Bhagirath Palace. The intensified action was carried out under the directions of Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh, in line with the CM Rekha Gupta-led Delhi Government's firm resolve to ensure the availability of safe, effective and quality medicines for the public. According to the ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 28 (PTI) Three professors from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) have been selected for 'Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025', considered India's highest recognition for outstanding contributions by scientists, technologists, and innovators. The award is conferred under four categories -- VigyanRatna (VR), Vigyan Shri (VS), VigyanYuva - Shanti SwarupBhatnagar (VY-SSB) and Vigyan Team (VT), stated a press release issued by IITM on Tuesday. Prof Thalappil Pradeep is being ...Read More >
India's electronics manufacturing ecosystem is set for a boost. The government has approved seven key projects under its Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme. These initiatives will focus on producing essential items like printed circuit boards, camera modules, and copper laminates. This move aims to significantly reduce the country's reliance on imports for critical electronic components. The government has approved the first seven proposals under the Electronics Component Manufacturing ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Seven new projects worth Rs 5,532 crore have been approved under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), marking another major step in India's growing electronics manufacturing industry. According to a government release, these projects are expected to generate Rs 44,406 crore in output and create 5,195 new jobs across the country. The approval, announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlights the government's continued focus on streng ...Read More >
The government has reopened the application period for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods, covering air conditioners and LED lights, until November 10. The move comes after a strong response from the industry and rising investment interest under the programme. Originally, the fourth round of applications was open from September 15 to October 14. The reopening gives manufacturers additional time to participate and benefit from incentives designed to boost domestic produ ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A 31-year-old general surgeon has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife, also a doctor, six months after her death was initially believed to be from natural causes. Police said the case took a turn after a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report confirmed the presence of an anaesthetic substance in the victim's organs. Dr Mahendra Reddy, a general surgeon at Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru, was arrested following the forensic report that found traces of Propofol, a controlled ...Read More >
Amid growing demand for stricter compliance with safety and quality control norms for medical products, the Centre is framing a law to strengthen the legal framework for drug quality testing and market surveillance, along with regulation of medical devices and cosmetics. One of the major reasons behind the drafting of the law is the repeated complaints and concerns flagged by health regulators across the globe, including the WHO, over serious quality lapses by Indian drug manufacturers. The dr ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: State govt on Wednesday launched new policies on export promotion, logistics and ESG (environment, social and governance), along with a Hi-Tech Framework. These initiatives are part of efforts to strengthen state's industrial base and attract investments aligned with its New Industrial Policy (NIP).Industries minister P Rajeeve said the initiatives are intended to consolidate Kerala's position as a destination for sustainable and technology-driven industries. He addressed a n ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Sept 30 (Reuters) - India's trade pact with four European nations, including Switzerland and Norway, will take effect from Wednesday, boosting exports of textiles, leather and food products while attracting investments, a government statement said. Under the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement, opens new tab, signed last March after nearly 16 years of negotiations, the European Free Trade Association - comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein - will cut tariffs ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) India expects its pharmaceutical exports, currently valued at nearly $27.8 billion, to exceed $30 billion by the end of this year, according to an official source. Following the signing of an agreement between the Department of Biotechnology and the state of Uttar Pradesh, Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Other Responsibilities, revealed that India's domestic pharmaceutical market is valued at $60 billion, but is ...Read More >
"Currently, there are around 800 medical device manufacturers in the country, and India's annual growth of the Medtech sector is 15 to 20 per cent," said Singh. Image: ANI India's pharma exports, currently valued at nearly USD 27.8 billion, are expected to cross $30 billion by the year-end, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Tuesday. Singh stated that India's domestic pharma market is $60 billion, but is expected to double, that is, $1 ...Read More >
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