AMCHAM’s Medical Technology Working Group met with Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on July 15th over video call. The meeting agenda was to introduce AMCHAM and how U.S. medical technology companies have been committed to India. AMCHAM members shared a Medtech presentation with DPIIT which focused on the impact of Health Cess to date, discussion on the way forward, stable policy road map leading to ease of doing business and the Public Procurement Order.

AMCHAM members pointed out the current situation of the Medtech industry and issues faced. It was a positive engagement with Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra and he encouraged members to come up with innovative solutions to the challenges faced by industry. AMCHAM thanked Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra for addressing members and for his valuable inputs.