Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO), the flagship initiative of the Defence Ministry on Tuesday signed an MoU with Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) for launch of Medical Innovations and Research Advancement (MIRA).
The MoU aims to foster innovation and research in developing novel medical technologies and their induction into the Armed Forces. The initiative will be propelled by the launch of the Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC) edition MIRA, targeting the critical medical challenges faced by the Armed Forces. It will leverage the unique strengths and expertise of both organisations to foster cutting-edge advancements in medical technologies.
The agreement was signed by Additional Secretary (Defence Production) and CEO, DIO Anurag Bajpai, and Director General of AFMS Lt Gen Daljit Singh here, a Defence Ministry statement said.
Anurag Bajpai termed the partnership with AFMS as a testament to the Ministry’s commitment to fostering innovation in every aspect of defence and security.
“Together, we will work towards creating a robust healthcare ecosystem that not only meets the current needs of the Armed Forces but also anticipates future challenges,” he said.
Lt Gen Daljit Singh stated that the collaboration with DIO marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to provide the highest quality of medical care and induct new cutting-edge medical technologies.
“By harnessing the innovative capabilities through iDEX, we are poised to make substantial advancements in medical science and technology,” he said.
