The Andhra Pradesh government has proposed the development of a new 500-acre single-window medical devices manufacturing zone in Visakhapatnam, dubbed Medical Devices Manufacturing Zone 2.0, as part of its strategy to cement the state’s status as a national hub for medical technology production. The planned expansion is expected to provide world-class infrastructure, logistics, specialised facilities and policy support to domestic and global medtech companies looking to set up manufacturing operations in India.

This initiative will build upon the success of the existing Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ)  the country’s flagship medical manufacturing and testing ecosystem by scaling up land availability, power supply, certification labs, export facilities and R&D partnerships. The expanded zone is anticipated to support the entire lifecycle of device production, including R&D, prototyping, quality testing, assembly and mass manufacturing for products ranging from surgical disposables to advanced diagnostics and electronic health devices.

Andhra Pradesh leadership has emphasised the economic and healthcare impact of the proposed zone: creating employment opportunities, attracting foreign and domestic investment, enhancing export capacity and enabling Indian manufacturers to compete globally. The government also plans to collaborate with industry associations, clinical partners and educational institutions to foster innovation, workforce training and quality assurance in manufacturing processes.

The move mirrors national thrusts on Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) policies  where boosting indigenous production of high-value medical technology is seen as both an economic priority and a strategic imperative for healthcare security.