Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Launched National Medical Devices Policy, 2023

Current Context: The National Medical Devices Policy, 2023 is a comprehensive outline of how the medical devices industry will be brought under the umbrella of legality, fostered, and aided to grow.

• The Policy was approved by the Union Cabinet in April 202323 and hopes to reduce import dependence and promote Indian-made products.
• The Policy is expected to help the Medical Devices Sector grow from present $11 billion to $50 billion in next five years.
• The Policy also aims to place the medical devices sector on an accelerated path of growth with a patient-centric approach to meet the evolving healthcare needs of patients.

Question:

Q.1 When was the National Medical Devices Policy, 2023 approved by the Union Cabinet?
a. May 2023
b. April 2023
c. March 2023
d. June 2023