New Delhi, March 10 -- Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Saturday launched the Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) flagship initiative 'Medical Innovations Patent Mitra,' designed to enhance India's healthcare innovation ecosystem.

The program provides comprehensive support to innovators throughout the patent filing process and facilitates technology transfer of medical innovations to industry partners.

The initiative was unveiled during the International Symposium on Health Technology Assessment (ISHTA).

Developed under NITI Aayog's guidance and in partnership with the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), the program receives additional support from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

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