Government of Maharashtra, Cleveland Clinic, Brookfield, Arodhan Health City sign MoU to develop NMIMC

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) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of Navi Mumbai International MediCity.

The Hon Chief Minister Shri. Devendra Fadnavis was present online from Mumbai via VC to witness this momentous occasion.  He was joined by senior government officials and MOU partners from Brookfield and AHC.

Kaustubh Dhavse, Chief Advisor to the Chief Minister represented the Government on this occasion at CC’s HQ at Cleveland.  The CC Team was led by their CEO Dr Tomislav Mihaljevic, Dr Sameer Kapadia (Chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine), Dr Falcone (President of Emerging Markets) and Shri. Lakshmi Mittal, Executive Chairman of Arcelor Mittal and Board Member of CC. Dr. Saloni Patwardhan from AHC was also present in Cleveland.

Envisioned as India’s first global-scale healthcare, research, medical education and medical tourism platform, NMIMC 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, bringing its globally recognised expertise in quaternary care, medical education, research, innovation and patient-centric healthcare delivery. The project is expected to attract approximately USD 1.2 billion in investment and generate over 10,000 direct jobs.

The vision for 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 Shri Lakshmi N. Mittal, has offered 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.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra said, “Today’s partnership marks the beginning of a transformative journey for healthcare in India. MediCity represents our vision of creating a globally benchmarked healthcare ecosystem that brings together patient care, medical education, research, innovation and talent in one integrated destination aligned with the “Heal In India” vision set by Narendra Modi. We are honoured that Cleveland Clinic, one of the world’s most respected healthcare institutions, has chosen to partner with Maharashtra in this endeavour.  Express my deepest gratitude to the entire leadership of CC led by Dr Mihaljevic and especially want to thank Dr. Sameer Kapadia and Shri. Lakshmi Mittal for championing this initiative”

Dr Tom Mihaljevic, MD, CEO and President, Cleveland Clinic said, “Cleveland Clinic is committed to advancing patient care, medical education and research through strategic partnerships across the world. NMIMC presents 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 as we explore the development of 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 represents 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 can serve generations to come.”

Dr Saloni Patwardhan, Founder and Director, Arodhan Health City said, “Our endeavour has always been to create an integrated healthcare ecosystem by brining together world’s best institutions. Today’s milestone brings us one step closer to realising that plan and establishing a global healthcare destination in Navi Mumbai.”

The Government of Maharashtra will facilitate the partnership and support the consortium in obtaining the necessary approvals and clearances in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.