shot-button
Banner Banner
Home > Buzz > Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Virtually Inaugurates Merils Advanced Manufacturing Facility under the PLI Scheme

Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Virtually Inaugurates Meril’s Advanced Manufacturing Facility under the PLI Scheme

Updated on: 30 October,2024 08:44 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Buzz | sumit.zarchobe@mid-day.com

Meril’s commitment to innovation and quality, enabling us to deliver advanced healthcare solutions globally across 150 countries.

Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Virtually Inaugurates Meril’s Advanced Manufacturing Facility under the PLI Scheme

Meril

Meril, one of India’s leading global MedTech company, celebrated a significant milestone today as Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. Gujarat’s Hon. Chief Minister, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel was present in Vapi at the Meril head quarters during the inauguration.


Meril, a prominent manufacturer and exporter of medical devices, has bolstered India’s global footprint, showcasing the nation’s potential in medtech. By producing high-quality “Make in India” devices, Meril is actively reducing India’s dependence on foreign imports and supporting the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

At the 2024 Vibrant Gujarat summit, Meril signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government, committing ₹910 crore in new investments in the medical devices sector. To date, Meril has invested over ₹1,400 crore, highlighting its commitment to India’s medtech ecosystem. This investment is expected to create 5,000 jobs and significantly reduce imports of critical medical devices.

“We are honored to be recognized under the PLI scheme, aligning with India’s vision of self-reliance in healthcare. This new facility embodies Meril’s commitment to innovation and quality, enabling us to deliver advanced healthcare solutions globally across 150 countries. With 12 Meril Academies in India and abroad, we are equally dedicated to education and training, empowering healthcare professionals worldwide.” – Vivek Shah, CEO, Meril

Under the PLI scheme, four of Meril’s group companies operating in Structural Heart, Vascular Interventions, Orthopaedics, and Endo Surgery are included, supporting the production of essential devices domestically.

About Meril:

Founded in 2007, Meril operates across five key segments: Cardiovascular, Orthopaedics, Endo Surgery, Surgical Robotics, and Diagnostics. With over 10,000 employees and operations in 150+ countries, Meril has established direct subsidiaries in 31 countries. Its educational arm, Meril Academy, present in 12 countries, provides hands-on training to healthcare professionals in the latest medical technologies, reinforcing Meril’s commitment to advancing global healthcare.

For details : corpcomm@merillife.com

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Register for FREE
to continue reading !

This is not a paywall.
However, your registration helps us understand your preferences better and enables us to provide insightful and credible journalism for all our readers.

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK