Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has implemented a Bio Design Programme to develop innovative and affordable medical devices to cater to the clinical needs of the country. <br/><br/>In a statement, Ministry of Science and Technology said, the programme also aims to train the next generation of medical technology innovators in the country. <br/><br/>It has been implemented by the Department of Biotechnology at AIIMS and IIT Delhi in collaboration with international partners.<br/>'<br/>The DBT has authorised Biotech Consortium India Limited for management of its intellectual property and other techno-legal activities.<br/>'<br/>Under the programme, XIth Annual MedTech Summit was organised in New Delhi yesterday. <br/><br/>Union Minister of Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan, while inaugurating the summit, emphasised on working towards socially relevant inventions for public good. <br/><br/>He appreciated the efforts made by stakeholders for developing innovative medical devices under this programme.<br/>'<br/>The event was attended by leaders of government organisations, academia, medical device industry, start-ups, hospitals, design, business and engineering institutes from Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, India, Japan, Singapore, the UK and the USA. <br/><br/>