{"id":88501,"date":"2026-11-11T17:54:59","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T12:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=88501"},"modified":"2026-11-11T17:55:40","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T12:25:40","slug":"pli-scheme-for-medical-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/11-11-2026\/pli-scheme-for-medical-devices","title":{"rendered":"PLI Scheme for Medical Devices extended up to 2035\u201336"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Centre has extended the <strong>production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for domestic manufacturing<\/strong> of medical devices up to 2035-36.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Scheme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The PLI-MD scheme was launched in <strong>2020-21.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It has led to domestic manufacturing of over 60 high end medical devices and components.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme has resulted in production valued at over \u20b916,000 crore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PLI-MD 2.0 aims <\/strong>to fulfil the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India, develop indigenous supply chains, attract investment, generate employment, and enhance India&#8217;s global competitiveness in high-end medical technologies.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The government has scrapped the minimum sales threshold previously mandatory to claim cash payouts and lowered the minimum investment requirement.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manufacturers can apply across multiple product categories, with a three-year window provided to set up greenfield or brownfield facilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The policy also seeks to <strong>shift domestic output away from basic packaging towards advanced engineering.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>India\u2019s Medical Device Sector<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medical devices are<\/strong> instruments, apparatus, appliances, implants, reagents and software used for the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment or alleviation of diseases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India&#8217;s medical device sector,<\/strong> currently valued at around $14 billion, is projected to reach $30-50 billion within this decade, and likely to reach $250 billion by 2047.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India is the <strong>fourth-largest medical devices market in Asia <\/strong>and ranks among the top 20 globally.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"c2e5f1\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c2e5f1;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"287\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-53.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-88502\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>However, hospitals and diagnostic labs continue to <strong>rely on overseas suppliers for 70% to 80% of their equipment needs.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Under the National Medical Devices Policy 2023,<\/strong> the Centre aims to expand the domestic market from $11 billion in 2020 to $50 billion by 2030.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Significance of the Medical Device Sector<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Affordable healthcare:<\/strong> Local production can reduce dependence on expensive imported equipment, which can lower healthcare costs for patients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economic growth: <\/strong>The sector promotes investment, employment generation, entrepreneurship and the development of the manufacturing ecosystem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Import substitution:<\/strong> Domestic production of advanced medical devices can reduce India&#8217;s dependence on foreign suppliers and strengthen supply-chain resilience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Export potential:<\/strong> Indian manufacturers have the potential to become global suppliers of affordable and quality medical devices. India&#8217;s medical device exports reached USD 4.1 billion in FY 2024\u201325, with exports to 187 countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technological advancement: <\/strong>The sector encourages innovation in artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D printing, wearable devices and advanced diagnostic technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Challenges Facing India&#8217;s Medical Device Sector<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Import dependence:<\/strong> India continues to depend heavily on imports for high-end medical equipment, advanced diagnostic devices and critical components.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited R&amp;D: <\/strong>Inadequate investment in research and development restricts indigenous innovation and the development of advanced medical technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lack of infrastructure:<\/strong> Limited access to specialised testing laboratories, calibration facilities, sterilisation units and manufacturing infrastructure increases production costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dependence on imported components:<\/strong> Domestic manufacturers often rely on imported raw materials, electronic components and specialised technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MSME constraints:<\/strong> A large number of domestic manufacturers are small enterprises facing difficulties in accessing finance, advanced technology, skilled manpower and global markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Government Initiatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scheme for Promotion of Medical Devices Parks: <\/strong>The scheme aims to provide common testing and laboratory facilities\/centres at one place.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Three parks are being set up and are at an advanced stage of development in Uttar Pradesh (Greater Noida), Madhya Pradesh (Ujjain), and Tamil Nadu (Kanchipuram).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP): <\/strong>It aims to strengthen research and innovation in the pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It supports research infrastructure and Centres of Excellence to promote innovation and technology development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scheme for Strengthening of Medical Device Industry (SMDI): <\/strong>It was launched with an outlay of \u20b9500 crore for FY 2024\u201325 to FY 2027\u201328.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It focuses on developing common facilities, reducing import dependence, skill development, clinical studies and promotion of the medical device industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India&#8217;s medical device sector is strategically important for achieving Atmanirbhar Bharat and affordable healthcare.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening domestic manufacturing, innovation, research and quality standards can help India emerge as a global hub for affordable and high-quality medical technology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2334770&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong> Context <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> The Centre has extended the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for domestic manufacturing of medical devices up to 2035-36. <\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong> About the Scheme <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> The PLI-MD scheme was launched in 2020-21. <\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> It has led to domestic manufacturing of over 60 high end medical devices and components.\u00a0 <\/li>\n<p><a href=\" 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