SAMEER, a research and development institute of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) today signed a memorandum of understanding with Siemens Healthineers that will contribute towards the development of new, improved and innovative technologies for advancing healthcare and diagnostic access in India.
"The memorandum of understanding (MoU) will make available low-cost MRIs as part of the prime minister’s vision of providing quality, and affordable healthcare and diagnostic access for every Indian," said Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and IT.
Emphasising that Digital India Programme launched by the prime minister Narendra Modi in 2015 has paved way for India to move from being a consumer of technology to a producer of technology, devices, and products. “The MoU today is a significant step in this direction,” added the minister.
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He further stated that the healthcare sector in India represents a big market and the Government is prepared to partner with global companies who are willing to set up manufacturing bases in India.
“We are also supportive of the R&D model based on co-development between global companies and India’s vast network of academic institutions,” he quoted.
SAMEER, which is the acronym for Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research, specialises in radio frequency microwaves radar and communication systems, E3 testing and medical electronics a strategic partnership.
The Minister expressed hope that the partnership while synergising the expertise of SAMEER and Siemens Healthineers in healthcare technologies, particularly in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and linear accelerators (LINAC), will pursue joint activities that will improve access to MRI in India.
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"India is a strategic market for Siemens Healthineers and it plays an important role in global innovation and technology expansion to achieve the future of healthcare. The partnership will build on our focus on fighting the most life-threatening diseases to expand access to patient care. By such collaborations, we strive to make healthcare even more efficient, sustainable, and humane for everyone across the country," said Peter Schardt, chief technology officer of Siemens Healthineers.
“SAMEER and Siemens Healthineers proposed partnership have a long vision in creating local industry access for Siemens Healthineers, and in turn, SAMEER will get access to next-generation research in advanced healthcare technologies. These initiatives will enable India’s health mission towards deploying healthcare technologies for early diagnostics and treatment to save lives across the country," added Dr P Hanumantha Rao, director general of SAMEER.
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