TDB-DST Supports Indigenous 32-Slice CT Scanner Development
Ministry of Science & Technology · Science & Tech · Posted 15 OCT 2026 5:29PM
What happened
The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology signed an agreement with Panacea Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd. to support the development and commercialisation of an indigenous 32-slice CT Scanner.
Why it matters for UPSC
This initiative is important for the UPSC syllabus under science and technology as it illustrates indigenous R&D, Make in India, and self-reliance in critical medical infrastructure.
Key objectives
- Support development and commercialisation of an indigenous 32-slice CT scanner.
- Strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities in medical devices under the Make in India initiative.
- Reduce dependence on imported technologies for diagnostic imaging.