A set of strategies that will cover six major areas of concern that will assist and direct the medical devices sector in achieving its goals. These areas have been chosen in light of both the sector's present problems and its future opportunities for realising its full potential.

[1] Regulatory streamlining- The need for further regulatory streamlining that balances patient safety with product innovation, reduces compliance burdens, and improves ease of conducting research and business, for which several interventions has been planned in this direction.

These are:
a) A 'Single Window Clearance System' for Medical Device Licensing is being planned in conjunction with the National Single Window System (NSWS) to prevent duplication of work and relieve users of any unnecessary compliance burden.
b) The formulation and adoption of Indian Standards for Medical Devices is a goal that Indian Standards setting-bodies like the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and sectoral standards development organisations must achieve. By gradually extending the standards in terms of procedures, goods, wireless technologies, and performances, they will increase the level of standardisation, quality, and enable indigenous industry to become more competitive globally.
c) By properly aligning the provisions of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), 2013, through the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), a framework for a pertinent pricing regulation will be created in order to provide all citizens with high-quality, cost-effective medical devices.
d) For the purpose of facilitating regulatory compliance in the research phase and the development of products that are ready for the market, starting with the design phase itself and including testing needs, a guidance framework for researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs will be created.
e) To ensure ethical marketing of medical devices, an institutional arrangement is proposed that would align National Medical Commission (NMC) regulations with industry associations' codes of ethics, etc.

[2] Enabling infrastructure- The National Industrial Corridor Programme and the proposed National Logistics Policy 2021, both of which fall under the purview of PM Gati Shakti, envision the establishment and strengthening of large medical device parks, clusters, and facilities equipped with world class common infrastructure in close proximity to economic zones with the necessary logistics connectivity.

[3] Facilitating Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation- In addition to the Department's proposed National Policy on R&D and Innovation in the MedTech- Pharma Sector in India, the policy aims to advance research and development in India. Additionally, it aims to create innovation hubs, "plug and play" infrastructures, centres of excellence in academic and research institutions, and support for start-ups.

[4] Attracting investments- The policy plans to implement the following additional steps like Make in India, Ayushman Bharat, Heal-in-India, and the Start-up Mission, the policy promotes private investments, series of funding from venture capitalists, as well as Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to support domestic manufacturing, increase competitiveness, and foster a supportive environment for manufacturing in addition to the current programmes and interventions.

[5] Developing Human resources- The industry needs a consistent supply of skilled workers across the value chain, including scientists, regulators, health experts, managers, technicians, and other professionals, in order to develop a skilling ecosystem that is also aligned to the Skill India programme. This is what the policy anticipates:

a) Utilising the resources offered by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship's skill ecosystem to develop qualifications for professional skilling, retraining, and upskilling, as well as certification of candidates and professionals on relevant qualifications for the medical device industry. All of these skill-building courses will adhere to the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF), and skill-building activities will be integrated with the Skill India Portal (SIP).
b) In order to ensure the availability of skilled labour for cutting-edge manufacturing and research, as well as for futuristic medical technologies, the policy will support multidisciplinary courses specifically designed for medical devices in existing institutions. This will result in future-ready MedTech human resources that can be used to meet the sector's changing needs.
c) A national database of the different skills needed in relation to the most recent manufacturing technologies used in the MedTech sector and the skills necessary to adopt those particular technologies will be created and updated on a regular basis in consultation with industry.
d) In order to collaborate with foreign academic and industrial organisations to develop medical technologies, a framework has been proposed for academic institutions working in the medical device sector.

[6] Brand promotion- In coordination with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's initiatives, the policy aims to increase global competitiveness. Additionally, the Department will be able to address a variety of market access issues due to the establishment of a dedicated Export Promotion Council for the sector.

The policy plans to launch studies and projects to learn from the best manufacturing and skilling practises around the world in order to determine whether it is feasible to apply such successful models in India. Increase public awareness of medical device safety and standards, and make sure to communicate the value proposition to the public in a proactive manner. Encourage the creation of more forums that will bring together different stakeholders to exchange knowledge and create robust networks across the industry.