Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Science Ministry Launches MAHA-Med Tech Mission with Funding
The Indian government is starting a new program called MAHA-Medical Technology to help improve medical technology.
This program will give money, between 5 to 50 crore rupees, to hospitals, startups, and other groups that are working on new medical devices and solutions.
The goal is to create new medical tools in India instead of buying them from other countries, and to make healthcare more affordable.
The program will focus on things like finding new ways to treat diseases such as tuberculosis and cancer.
If you have an idea, you can submit it by November 7.
The Government of India launched the MAHA-Medical Technology mission.
The initiative aims to boost India's medical technology sector.
It seeks to lower reliance on imports and improve healthcare access.
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation, ICMR, and Gates Foundation collaborated.
Funding support will range from Rs 5 to Rs 50 crore.
- Who
- The Government of India, ANRF, ICMR, and the Gates Foundation
- What
- Launched the MAHA-Medical Technology mission to advance India's medical technology sector.
- When
- The mission was announced on Saturday and launched on September 15.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To reduce reliance on imports and promote equitable access to affordable healthcare technologies.
- Mission Name
- MAHA-Medical Technology
- Launch Date
- September 15
- Lead Organizations
- ANRF, ICMR, Gates Foundation
- Funding Range
- Rs 5 to Rs 50 crore
- Target Areas
- Tuberculosis, Cancer, Neonatal care, Primary health care
- Application Stage 1 Deadline
- November 7