NewzVille Desk
The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan visited the prestigious Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram today.
During his visit, the Vice-President inaugurated an exhibition of medical devices developed by the faculty of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) and the start-up companies, at the Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies (AMCHSS) in Thiruvananthapuram.
Radhakrishnan acknowledged the institute’s legacy of over 40 years in combining medical sciences and biomedical technology to serve the nation. Highlighting the institute’s role as a flagship model that other institutes in India aspire to emulate, he praised its achievements in indigenous medical device development such as the Low cost Chitra heart valve, Chitra blood bag, and spot diagnostic tests for tuberculosis, which have gained global recognition.
He lauded the Institute’s impressive record of patent applications, design registrations, and successful technology transfers, emphasizing the role of Research & Innovation in India’s journey towards self-reliance as envisioned under the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision.
He urged researchers to expand their research to serve underserved populations and create a positive impact on society.
SCTIMST is an Institution of National Importance under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, renowned for its pioneering contributions in integrated medical science, technology, and advanced healthcare.
