Experts shed light on wide-ranging subjects

SHILLONG, April 28: Experts from various fields came together to share their insights on wide-ranging topics during a three-day international seminar-cum-workshop, which kick-started on Friday.
Organised by North-Eastern Hill University Shillong, the programme is being held on ‘Economic and Social Impact of Medical Devices on the Healthcare Sector in the Country’.
According to a statement, the sub-theme of the event focusses on ‘Growth of Medical Devices in India —Towards Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
“The programme is being held to bring forth experts from academia, industry, healthcare institutions, government agencies, medical experts, venture capitalists to deliberate the vision and develop the medical technology sector in the North East and India,” the statement said.
“Local entrepreneurs within state and across would be deliberating during the event,” it added.
NEHU Vice Chancellor Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla, who was the chief guest during the programme, spoke on the importance of innovations, development of new technologies in collaboration with other institutes in the region and country.
Director of Design Innovation Centre (DIC), Prof. Donkupar Syiem, on the other hand, shed light on the DIC’s roadmap for sharing of knowledge and expertise from the experienced persons to the young ones so that it helps the latter develop innovative low-cost technologies for the benefit of the society.
Medical Superintendent of NEIGRIHMS, Prof. C Daniala, deliberated over the developments in the field of medical technology. He also spoke about the present roadmap and pitfalls that lie ahead in the development of medical technology in the country.
Prof. M Manivannan from IIT Madras, on the other hand, informed about the new technologies in India and worldwide for patient care. He also said that 3D printing could benefit the healthcare sector in the long run.
Prof. Neeta Mahesekar of NEIAH, in her address, said that the ancient traditional knowledge in India, since the days of Sushruta, has been shaping the present healthcare equipments.
She also spoke about the role of NEIAH in the region and potential collaborations with all stakeholders.