Question : Development of New Medicines and Devices

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the number of companies involved in developing new medicines and medical devices across the country, State/UT-wiseincluding West Bengal, Gujarat and Maharashtra;

(b) the details of the funds allocated, sanctioned and utilized by these companies during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise including West Bengal, Gujarat and Maharashtra;

(c) whether the Government is planning for PPP model for the development of medicine and medical devices;

(d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

(e) whether the Government is also planning to provide funds to private companies for developing new medicines and medical devices across the country and if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)
(a) & (b): The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a public sector undertaking of Department of Biotechnology has supported 359 companies during the last three years for developing new medicines and medical devices. The details of funds sanctioned and disbursed to these companies is annexed.

(c) & (d): Yes. The industries and startups in Biotechnology Sector are supported for development of medicines and medical devices in PPP model.

(e): The Department of Biotechnology through BIRAC provide funds to private companies for developing new medicines and medical devices under PPP scheme.