Question : Meditech Park

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government of India has received any proposal from the State Governments for assistance to develop/establish Meditech Park;

(b) if so, the details and status of such proposals, State-wise;

(c) whether the Government has any policy/schemes for assistance to promote/establish Meditech Parks in the country and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, whether the Government proposes to introduce a scheme in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS, ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS AND SHIPPING (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)
(a to d): Proposals for assistance for setting up of Medical Device Parks from the State Governments of Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh were received. The State Government of Gujarat requested in-principle approval and financial assistance. Central Government has informed the State Government of Gujarat that no in-principle approval is required. State Government of Andhra Pradesh had also requested a grant of INR 75 Crores for setting up Common Facilities in the Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone being established in Vishakhapatnam. Government has a proposal for a scheme for “Development of Common Facilitation Centre for Medical Devices” under the umbrella scheme for “Development of Pharmaceuticals Industry”. However, no budget allocation has yet been made for the proposed scheme.
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