The virtual inaugural event, led by Narendra Modi, was held in the presence of several key dignitaries who were all assembled at the ‘All India Institute of Ayurveda’ (AIIA), New Delhi. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda; Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya; Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH and Union MoS for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav; Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel; Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje and Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, South Delhi MP (Lok Sabha) were also present on the occasion.

The virtual inaugural ceremony commenced with a warm welcome to the guests, followed by a few words from each of them. In closing, the prime minister shared his views and addressed the medical devices & pharma industry. On the other hand, BPL MedTech’s senior leadership such as their CEO & MD, Sunil Khurana along with the other team members, graced the occasion from their new manufacturing facility. A virtual call between the guests and the BPL team facilitated the seamless inauguration of the facility.

About the Manufacturing Facility

Spread across a total of about two acres in the Jigani industrial area in Bengaluru, the company’s new facility is equipped with world-class industrial equipment, quality check systems and a dedicated warehouse to manufacture, store and timely supply a wide-range of essential medical devices such as X-ray & surgical C-arm machines, patient monitors, ECG machines, anaesthesia workstations, and much more. This initiative represents a strategic investment by BPL Medical Technologies towards meeting domestic demand and boosting exports to global markets.

Speaking on the occasion, Sunil Khurana, CEO & MD of BPL Medical Technologies, expressed his gratitude and highlighted the company’s commitment to achieve self-reliance. “This milestone is a testament to our dedication to innovation, quality, and self-reliance. We are committed to empowering healthcare professionals with best-in-class medical devices and contributing to the nation’s growth,” he stated.

As a home-grown Indian brand, BPL Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd. shares the vision of an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) in the medical device sector through the Make-in-India initiative. This new plant in Bengaluru will enable them to enhance their operational efficiency, reduce production lead times, and bring innovative MedTech solutions faster to the Indian market – thereby meeting the growing demands of the Indian healthcare sector. The company aims to reduce India’s dependency on imports and ensure that critical medical devices are readily available within the country.