Strategic Collaboration to Promote Indigenous Healthcare Technology
The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), a Government of India enterprise dedicated to promoting indigenous technologies, has entered into a strategic partnership with SS Medical Systems India Pvt. Ltd. (SSMED) to accelerate the nationwide deployment of advanced microwave-based infection control technology across government healthcare facilities.
The technology was developed by the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER), an autonomous R&D institution under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
Driving Technology from Laboratory to Healthcare Systems
Commenting on the collaboration, Amit Rastogi, Chairman and Managing Director of National Research Development Corporation, emphasized the organization’s commitment to technology commercialization.
“NRDC’s mandate is to take innovative technologies from laboratories to the market for societal benefit. Through this partnership with SS Medical Systems, we aim to accelerate the deployment of advanced infection control solutions across healthcare institutions and support India’s efforts to build a safer and more resilient healthcare infrastructure,” he said.
Scaling Microwave-Based Infection Control Solutions Nationwide
Under the agreement, NRDC will promote and commercialize SS Medical’s mobile microwave-based infection control systems through its extensive pan-India network. These systems are designed to sterilize infectious biomedical waste efficiently, thereby helping healthcare facilities strengthen infection management systems while maintaining environmental sustainability.
Speaking on the partnership, Monish Bhandari, CMD of SS Medical Systems India Pvt. Ltd., highlighted the potential of the technology to transform infection control practices.
“Our microwave-based infection control system provides an effective and sustainable solution for managing infectious biomedical waste and preventing hospital-acquired infections. With NRDC’s strong national network and expertise in technology commercialization, we believe this innovation can significantly improve patient safety and hospital hygiene standards across the country,” he said.
Strengthening Infection Control and Biomedical Waste Management
Bhandari further noted that technologies developed by SAMEER aim to address critical national challenges through advanced engineering solutions. Consequently, the deployment of microwave-based infection control systems is expected to play a significant role in improving biomedical waste management and strengthening infection control practices in healthcare facilities.
Moreover, the technology is expected to reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), lower antimicrobial resistance risks, and improve hospital bed availability through better infection management. Ultimately, these benefits will contribute to strengthening healthcare infrastructure across public health institutions.
NRDC’s Role in Bridging Research and Industry
As per the press release, the National Research Development Corporation, a Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India, plays a vital role in bridging the gap between research institutions and industry. It facilitates technology transfer, licensing, and commercialization to ensure that scientific innovations reach the market and deliver societal impact.
Advancing India’s Healthcare Innovation Ecosystem
Overall, this partnership marks a significant step toward strengthening India’s healthcare innovation ecosystem. At the same time, it supports the country’s broader goal of building a self-reliant and resilient public health system through indigenous technological solutions.