# India pharma and MedTech self‑reliance drive

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-pharma-and-medtech-selfreliance-drive
> Updated: 2026-08-05T06:24:37.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026 Health Minister JP Nadda opened the LUB Pharma Conclave‑2026, emphasizing MSMEs for affordable medicines and noting India's 60 % share of global vaccine output and $30 billion pharma exports. A week later the government announced the 9th India Medical Device 2026 conference, to be inaugurated by Nadda on 7‑8 August.

The conference was held in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam (Vigyan Bhawan) on 7‑8 August 2026, organized by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, in partnership with FICCI. Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda delivered the keynote, while Minister of State Anupriya Patel opened the first day. The theme “Towards Viksit Bharat: Advancing India as a Global Hub for Quality Medical Devices” underscored the self‑reliance agenda, promoting domestic manufacturing, AI‑driven digital health, and export growth. Officials reiterated the Production Linked Incentive scheme and the 2023 National Medical Devices Policy, aiming to cut the current 70‑80 % import dependence and reach a $50 billion market by 2030, with a long‑term goal of ranking among the world’s top five medical‑device manufacturing hubs by 2047.

## Claims

- The 9th edition of India Medical Device 2026 will be held in New Delhi on August 7‑8, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda will inaugurate the conference. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The conference is organized by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, in collaboration with FICCI. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The conference aims to promote self‑reliance in the MedTech sector and position India as a global hub for medical device manufacturing. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Minister of State Anupriya Patel will inaugurate the conference on August 7. (single source)
- The event’s theme is “Towards Viksit Bharat: Advancing India as a Global Hub for Quality Medical Devices”. (single source)
- India’s medical device market is valued at about US$15 billion and projected to reach US$50 billion by 2030. (single source)
- India imports 70‑80% of its medical device requirements by value. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: India Medical Device 2026 conference to be held in New Delhi

India will host the 9th India Medical Device 2026 conference in New Delhi on Aug 7‑8, featuring ministers Jagat Prakash Nadda and Anupriya Patel, and focusing on self‑reliance and global MedTech leadership.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-medical-device-2026-conference-to-showcase-medtech-growth

### 2026-07-25: India's Health Minister JP Nadda Highlights MSME Role in Pharma Self‑Reliance

At the LUB Pharma Conclave‑2026, India's health minister JP Nadda said MSMEs will drive affordable medicines, vaccines and device production, urging quality focus and regulatory compliance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indias-health-minister-jp-nadda-highlights-msme-role-in-pharma-selfreliance

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