Keltron’s ‘Electronics Village’ coming up near Moodadi
The Kerala government has upgraded a Keltron lighting division unit into an 'Electronics Village' to focus on medical assistive technology. The facility aims to manufacture devices for the differently-abled and senior citizens, such as hearing aids and oxygen concentrators.
Why it matters
This initiative promotes local manufacturing of essential medical devices, potentially lowering costs and increasing accessibility for vulnerable populations in India.
Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty on Monday (August 24) declared the upgrading of Keltron’s lighting division at Nandi Bazar near Moodadi in Koyilandy as an ‘Electronics Village’.
Mr. Kunhalikutty said that Keltron was bringing about changes in the production of medical assistive devices in line with the changing times. Many devices helpful for the differently-abled, senior citizens, and children can be produced at the unit. The Minister said that more funds would be allocated for its expansion. Shafi Parambil, MP, and K. Praveenkumar, Koyilandy MLA, were present at the event.
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