Paras Defence has co-developed the MRI magnet technology in close consultation with the Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) and international experts, ensuring alignment with global performance standards
Paras Defence & Space Technologies, a leading Indian defence engineering company specializing in advanced Optronic Systems for Defence & Space, Defence Electronics, Electro Magnetic Protection Solutions & Heavy Engineering, has announced its pivotal role in developing India’s first indigenous Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine as part of a consortium spearheaded by the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER), an autonomous R&D institution under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY).
The initiative marks a major step towards self-reliance in high-end medical technology, with Paras Defence playing a key role in reducing import dependency and making advanced diagnostics more accessible and affordable.
Paras Defence will be responsible for developing and manufacturing the high-performance magnets that form the core of MRI machines, leveraging its extensive expertise in precision engineering, electromagnetics and advanced materials. Paras Defence has co-developed the MRI magnet technology in close consultation with the Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) and international experts, ensuring alignment with global performance standards.
The magnets are one of the most complex and expensive components in MRI machines. India has traditionally been import-dependent, making Paras Defence’s contribution a breakthrough in India’s quest for technological sovereignty in medical imaging. This collaboration would add Paras Defence to a select global group of companies possessing the capability to manufacture MRI-grade magnets.
The manufacturing of these MRI magnets is planned to be done at Ambernath Facilities of Paras Defence, with production scheduled to begin in the next financial year. Paras Defence will employ advanced electromagnetic, cryogenics and superconducting technologies to ensure that these magnets meet global standards in imaging quality and efficiency.
“At Paras Defence, we are honoured to contribute to this historic initiative that is set to redefine India’s capabilities in medical technology. By developing and manufacturing the critical magnets for India’s first indigenous MRI machines, we are not only reducing import dependence but also driving technological innovation that makes high-quality diagnostics more accessible. This project represents a bold step towards positioning India as a global leader in advanced medical imaging. We look forward to collaborating with SAMEER and our industry partners to drive this vision forward,” said Munjal Shah, MD, Paras Defence & Space Technologies.
The consortium includes leading research institutions and industry partners dedicated to advancing medical technology in India. A key collaboration in this initiative is between the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi and the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER).
Dr P Hanumantha Rao, Director General, SAMEER, acknowledged the initiatives of MeitY in building Indigenous medical solutions as part of Prime minister’s vision of making India self-reliant with home-grown technologies. Dr Rao further emphasised that the consortium led by R&D organisation (SAMEER) and Industry is unique in democratising the R&D output into manufacturing. These initiatives significantly bring down the cost of the medical equipment and hence the cost of the diagnostics and treatment.
As part of the development roadmap, the first indigenous 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner is slated for installation at AIIMS New Delhi by October for clinical evaluation and trials.
