Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, April 27: The National Medical Devices Policy 2023 was approved by the Union Cabinet on Thursday, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded the decision, saying it will strengthen the health sector and forward efforts to make India a global leader in the production and export of medical devices.
He added that the cabinet’s approval of the opening of 157 new nursing colleges is excellent news for India’s future nursing professionals.
“The co-location with existing medical colleges also signifies optimum use of resources,” he said.
This Cabinet decision is great news for India’s aspiring nursing professionals. The co-location with existing medical colleges also signifies optimum use of resources. https://t.co/nOE2EbY3kq https://t.co/SVOzcvBi8Y
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 27, 2023
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the establishment of 157 nursing colleges, which will be located alongside the medical colleges that have been established throughout the nation since 2014 and would cost Rs 1,570 crore.
The Union Cabinet also approved the National Medical Devices Policy 2023, which will encourage domestic manufacture, assist the sunrise sector in increasing from its current value of USD 11 billion to USD 50 billion over the next five years, and lessen reliance on imports.
“This is an important decision taken by the Cabinet, which will boost the health sector and further our efforts to make India a leader in making as well as exporting medical devices,” PM Modi said in a tweet.
This is an important decision taken by the Cabinet, which will boost the health sector and further our efforts to make India a leader in making as well as exporting medical devices. https://t.co/EKQn6bmcNf https://t.co/LqnXxscDnA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 27, 2023
