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India Reaches Landmark in Medical Technology: E-beam Sterilization of 50 Lakh Devices
This milestone, realized at an E-beam facility near Choithram Mandi in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, highlights India’s strides in leveraging advanced technology for critical applications.
- By Newsdesk
- New Delhi
- Dec 03, 2024
In a significant breakthrough, India’s indigenous electron beam (E-beam) radiation technology has successfully sterilized 50 lakh medical devices, marking a pivotal achievement in the nation's scientific and healthcare advancements. This milestone, realized at an E-beam facility near Choithram Mandi in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, highlights India’s strides in leveraging advanced technology for critical applications.
The accomplishment was celebrated on Monday in the presence of Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. According to the Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RR-CAT), a premier institute under the DAE, the facility commenced operations in October 2022 and has since provided sterilization services to a range of medical device manufacturers.
To commemorate the occasion, RR-CAT Director Unmesh D. Malshe presented a memento to Dr. Mohanty, underlining the significance of the event. An official from the center noted that the facility employs a 10 MeV, 6 kW electron linear accelerator capable of delivering precise radiation doses for diverse applications.
This advanced technology is a game-changer in the sterilization process, offering a sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional methods. Beyond medical device sterilization, the versatile E-beam technology is used for a variety of purposes, including improving crop varieties through mutation breeding, gemstone color enhancement, semiconductor modification, and even testing components for space missions by ISRO.
RR-CAT’s AIC I-Hub incubation center has been instrumental in making E-beam irradiation services accessible to Indian industries at competitive rates. The official emphasized that this innovation not only strengthens India's healthcare sector but also positions the country as a global leader in radiation-based technologies.
The widespread application of this eco-friendly technology underscores its potential to revolutionize industries while reinforcing India’s reputation for pioneering advancements in science and technology.