A landmark moment for healthcare innovation in India!

The Director of IIT Kanpur Dr. Manindra Agrawal and visionary entrepreneur Mr. Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of IndiGo Airlines, called on Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh yesterday in UP Sadan, Delhi. 

Hon'ble CM outlined his vision of encouraging research and innovation in medical domain in the state. Prof. Agrawal and Shri Gangwal briefed the CM on the upcoming Gangwal School of Medical Science and Technology at IIT Kanpur which will focus on bringing medical and engineering experts together to lead innovations in medical devices, diagnostics and therapeutics. 

They also presented to the CM a 3D model of Hridayantra – India’s advanced heart-assist device – being developed at IIT Kanpur marking a powerful milestone in the journey of healthcare innovation.

Hon'ble CM promised all the support to these initiatives of IIT Kanpur and urged the institute to contribute towards development of the state.

Hridayantra – a revolutionary Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) – is designed to support patients with end-stage heart failure. With a magnetically levitated motor and a novel impeller for superior blood compatibility, it represents cutting-edge Indian innovation at its finest.

This initiative is part of the larger vision of the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology at IIT Kanpur, which aims to:

- Train the next generation of medical-tech professionals
- Develop affordable and accessible healthcare solutions
- Address rural healthcare needs through engineering
- Drive a knowledge-based MedTech economy

Backed by IIT Kanpur's legacy of innovation and Mr. Gangwal’s inspiring entrepreneurial journey, this marks a new era for India's healthcare ecosystem.