‘MediCity’ to Realise a World-Class Healthcare Ecosystem
– Chief Minister
Devendra Fadnavis
• MoU signed between Government of
Maharashtra, Cleveland Clinic, Brookfield and Arodhan Health City to develop
Navi Mumbai International MediCity (NMIMC)
• Commitment of USD 1.2 Billion investment to develop an integrated healthcare
ecosystem
Cleveland, Ohio |
June 10 : MediCity is the Government of Maharashtra’s vision of creating a
globally benchmarked healthcare ecosystem that brings together patient care,
medical education, research, innovation and talent in one integrated
destination. This vision is aligned with the ‘Heal in India’ initiative
envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will soon become a reality, said
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
In a landmark step
towards creating one of the world’s most ambitious healthcare ecosystems, the
Government of Maharashtra, Cleveland Clinic (CC), Brookfield Asset Management
and Arodhan Health City (AHC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate
on the development of Navi Mumbai International MediCity. Chief Minister
Devendra Fadnavis joined the historic occasion via video conference from
Mumbai. Senior government officials and representatives from Brookfield and AHC
were also present.
Kaustubh Dhavse,
Investment Advisor to the Chief Minister, represented the Government of
Maharashtra at Cleveland Clinic’s headquarters. The Cleveland Clinic delegation
was led by its CEO Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic, Dr. Sameer Kapadia (Chairman,
Cardiovascular Medicine), Dr. Falcone (President, Emerging Markets), and
Lakshmi Mittal, Executive Chairman of ArcelorMittal and Board Member of
Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Saloni Patwardhan of Arodhan Health City was also present
in Cleveland.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief
Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, “Today’s MoU marks the beginning of a
transformative journey for healthcare in India. We are proud that Cleveland
Clinic, one of the world’s most respected healthcare institutions, has chosen
to partner with Maharashtra in this initiative. I express my gratitude to the
entire Cleveland Clinic leadership under Dr. Mihaljevic and especially thank
Dr. Sameer Kapadia and Lakshmi Mittal for championing this initiative.”
Envisioned as
India’s first global-scale healthcare, research, medical education and medical
tourism hub, Navi Mumbai International MediCity will be developed on
approximately 250 acres adjacent to the Navi Mumbai International Airport.
Under the proposed
partnership, Cleveland Clinic will serve as the anchor institution for the
project. It will bring globally recognised expertise in advanced healthcare
delivery, medical education, research, innovation and patient-centric care. The
project is expected to attract approximately USD 1.2 billion in investment and
generate more than 10,000 direct jobs.
The vision of NMIMC
extends beyond healthcare delivery. The ecosystem is designed to integrate
world-class hospitals, medical and nursing education institutions, clinical
research centres, biotechnology and life sciences facilities, AI-driven
healthcare innovation, wellness infrastructure and allied healthcare services
within a single collaborative campus.
As part of the
broader innovation ecosystem being developed around MediCity, LNMIIT Jaipur,
founded by Lakshmi N. Mittal, has expressed its willingness to collaborate with
Cleveland Clinic and NMIMC by contributing research infrastructure, advanced
technology capabilities and academic expertise to support cutting-edge
healthcare innovation, translational research, artificial intelligence and
precision medicine initiatives.
Dr. Tom Mihaljevic,
CEO and President of Cleveland Clinic, said, “Cleveland Clinic is committed to
advancing patient care, medical education and research through strategic
partnerships around the world. NMIMC provides an opportunity to contribute our
expertise within a visionary healthcare ecosystem designed to meet the future
needs of patients, healthcare professionals and researchers. We are pleased to
collaborate with the Government of Maharashtra, Brookfield and Arodhan Health
City to build a world-class platform for clinical excellence, innovation and
education in India.”
Ankur Gupta,
Managing Partner and Head of Real Estate, Asia Pacific, Brookfield, said, “Navi
Mumbai International MediCity presents a unique opportunity to create
infrastructure that delivers both economic and social impact at scale. We are
proud to partner with the Government of Maharashtra, Cleveland Clinic and
Arodhan Health City in building a world-class healthcare destination that will
benefit generations to come.”
Dr. Saloni
Patwardhan, Founder and Director of Arodhan Health City, said, “Our endeavour
has always been to create an integrated healthcare ecosystem by bringing
together the world’s best institutions. Today’s milestone takes us one step
closer to achieving that vision and establishing a global healthcare
destination in Navi Mumbai.”
The Government of
Maharashtra will facilitate this partnership and support the consortium in
obtaining the necessary approvals and clearances in accordance with applicable
policies and regulations.
About Navi Mumbai
International MediCity
Navi Mumbai
International MediCity is a transformative healthcare and life sciences
initiative being developed by the Government of Maharashtra. As one of India’s
largest integrated healthcare ecosystems, the project will be located adjacent
to the Navi Mumbai International Airport. Its objective is to bring together
world-class healthcare providers, researchers, educators, innovators and
investors to create a globally competitive healthcare destination focused on
clinical excellence, research, innovation and medical education.
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