HP signs MoU with NIPER as knowledge partner for medical devices park

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has announced that the Himachal Pradesh (HP) Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), Mohali as Knowledge Partner for upcoming Medical Devices Park, Nalagarh in Solan district. This MoU was approved by the Board of Members from the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India (GoI). HPSIDC is the State Implementing Agency for conception, development and execution of Medical Devices Park. NIPER Mohali will establish a Centre for Excellence in the Medical Devices Park that will enable Industry-Academia linkage. State Planning Department has sanctioned Rs 74.95 crore to the State Implementing Agency for development of this park & the Department of Pharmaceuticals, GoI would soon release the first installment worth Rs 30 crore of grant-in aid.