By: Express News ServiceLucknow | January 19, 2026 05:41 AM IST 3 min readChief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurates Health Tech Conclave 1.0 in Lucknow, outlining plans to make Uttar Pradesh a major healthcare hub, (File)Uttar Pradesh is set to emerge as India’s largest healthcare and medical technology hub, catering not only to its 25 crore population but also to the healthcare needs of over 35 crore people across the country and neighbouring states, stated Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath while inaugurating the Health Tech Conclave 1.0 in Lucknow on Sunday.Adityanath informed that the state will soon have a Medical Device Park in Yamuna Authority region and a Bulk Drug Pharma Park in Lalitpur, as they are being developed at “war footing level”.He said that these two two projects would mark a rapid shift from ‘Make in India’ to ‘Make for the World’.The CM inaugurated the UP-IMRAS digital platform to streamline approvals for clinical trials and medical research.Officials informed that UP-IMRAS (Integrated Medical Research Application System) software is an advanced integrated digital platform “developed to simplify, streamline, and bring transparency to research related to clinical trials, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices”.The platform would enable researchers to submit all the proposals, applications, and permissions online, while the entire process of review, approval, and monitoring by the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) will also be conducted digitally.The CM also released a book containing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Institutional Ethics Committee on the occasion, having detailed the “SOPs for 22 distinct procedures, ensuring uniformity, ethical compliance, and quality across clinical trials and related research processes”.Story continues below this ad“This initiative represents the first organised effort of its kind not only in Uttar Pradesh but globally, marking a significant step toward strengthening the state’s international standing in medical research and health technology,” claimed the official.Addressing the event, Adityanath said that the state has undergone a historic transformation in the health sector in the past eight-and-a-half years with the number of medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh having increased from 40 before 2017 to 81 fully functional institutions, along with two AIIMS, over 100 district hospitals, hundreds of CHCs and PHCs, and an extensive network of health and wellness centres, ensuring accessible healthcare even in remote areas.Highlighting welfare initiatives undertaken by the state, the CM said that Ayushman Golden Cards have been issued to 5.5 crore families, providing free treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family, while uncovered families are supported through the Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana. He noted that maternal and infant mortality rates have also improved significantly and several districts have achieved full control over tuberculosis.The chief minister said that Uttar Pradesh has achieved remarkable success in controlling vector-borne diseases, including encephalitis, dengue, malaria and kala-azar, with encephalitis deaths now reduced to zero. Outlining future plans, he stressed the use of technology, telemedicine and AI-based screening at the village level to improve early diagnosis and ease of living.Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak also attended the event.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Yogi Adityanath