New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- India is fast transforming into a global hub for medical technology, backed by innovation, policy support, and rising domestic demand, said Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, at the 17th CII Global MedTech Summit in New Delhi.

The summit is being held under the theme 'Innovating for a Healthier Future - Advancing MedTech for Global Impact: Make in India, Make for the World'.

Addressing stakeholders at the opening plenary, Agrawal noted that India's growing population and rapidly expanding economy are driving sustainable double-digit growth in the demand for affordable and innovative healthcare solutions.

He stressed that the sector must remain centered on patient well-being and on developing h...