NITI Aayog delegation visits AMTZ
A NITI Aayog delegation visited the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) to evaluate its integrated medical technology manufacturing ecosystem. The visit highlighted AMTZ's role in fostering indigenous innovation and supporting healthcare startups.
Why it matters
AMTZ serves as a critical model for government-backed industrial ecosystems aimed at reducing import dependency in medical technology.
Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) hosted a high-level NITI Aayog delegation led by M. Srinivas, Member (Health), to review its integrated medical technology manufacturing and innovation ecosystem.
Jitendra Sharma, MD and founder CEO, received the delegates and showcased AMTZ’s multidisciplinary framework, which spans device manufacturing, diagnostics, R&D, AI-enabled healthcare, and startup incubation.
The officials witnessed an operational model where AMTZ transitions concepts seamlessly into commercialisation through dedicated research, testing, and manufacturing facilities.
Mr. Jitendra Sharma said: “Innovation thrives when researchers, clinicians and manufacturers work as one ecosystem. That is the foundation on which AMTZ is built. We are honoured to welcome the NITI Aayog delegation and showcase how this collaborative model is accelerating indigenous innovation, empowering startups and strengthening India’s position as a global hub for MedTech innovation and manufacturing”.
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