Technology Development Board backs indigenous 32-slice CT scanner

15 October 2026

The Technology Development Board under the Department of Science and Technology signed an agreement with Panacea Medical Technologies Private Limited on 15 October 2026.
The agreement supports the development and commercialisation of an indigenous 32-slice Computed Tomography scanner.
Panacea Medical Technologies is based at Malur in Karnataka and specialises in radiotherapy and radiology equipment.
The project covers the design, development and deployment of the scanner for diagnostic imaging across clinical disciplines.
Technology Development Board Secretary Rajesh Kumar Pathak said the project aligns with the Make in India initiative for high-end medical devices.
The Government of India has identified medical devices as a priority sector under Make in India.