Brother-in-law’s ‘China connection’ Uttar Pradesh Medical Supply Corporation Ventilator Scam – 2

📍 Lucknow reporter

Objective and present status of establishment

Uttar Pradesh Medical Supply Corporation (UPMSCL) was established by the Yogi Adityanath government in the year 2017 with the aim to provide high quality medicines and modern equipment to the government hospitals of the state through a transparent process.
The corporation was considered the backbone of health services, but recent developments are raising serious questions on the functioning of this institution.

According to sources, the nexus of some officials, outsourced employees and alleged middlemen has influenced the procurement process and made it an alleged hub of corruption.

‘Game’ in ICU ventilator tender

Latest case: Tender number issued on GeM portal GEM/2025/B/5823357 Is connected to, under which for various hospitals of the state 221 ICU Ventilator To be purchased.

A total of 11 companies have participated in this tender. included in Heidelco Medicore Pvt. Ltd. But it is alleged that this company has been taking part in different tenders by changing its identity – sometimes by calling itself a manufacturer, and sometimes as an authorized distributor.

This time the company itself Sysmed Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Chandigarh and the ventilator model proposed to be supplied is Topnotch TV-15 Is.

KGMU report raised questions

Prestigious medical institute located in Lucknow King George’s Medical University (KGMU) Earlier another tender (GEM/2026/R/647614) the ventilator of this model was rejected due to reasons related to quality and service.

In the investigation conducted by the Technical Committee of KGMU, objections were raised on the following points:

• of equipment not meeting performance standards
• Lack of reliability in clinical use
• Poor service and maintenance support

Despite this, inclusion of the same model again in the tender process raises many questions.

Chinese products in the name of ‘Made in India’?

There is also an allegation that the ventilator which is being presented in the name of an Indian company is actually a Chinese company. Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. Ltd. Is a product of.

If this allegation is proven true, it not only raises questions about transparency in the procurement process but may also lead to violation of national security norms.

Ignoring GFR 144(XI)?

Government of India GFR 144(XI) As per the rules, there is a strict ban on government procurement of Chinese companies and their related products due to security reasons, unless permission is taken from the competent authority.

In such a situation, introducing a Chinese product through an Indian company without clear disclosure can be considered a violation of the rules.

Questions on departmental responsibility and monitoring

Questions are also being raised on the role of the state health department in this entire matter. Responsibility of the department: Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Brajesh Pathak is near.

Sources claim that:

• an outsourced employee Ujjwal Kumar Was allegedly playing an influential role in the procurement process
• Attempts were made to influence the technical investigation in the tender process
• Decisions were influenced by colluding with alleged brokers

However, these allegations have not been officially confirmed yet.

corporation’s side

Medical Supply Corporation employees Devvrat Kumar Arya Speaking to a reporter, he said:

“If any company tries to supply Chinese products secretly, it will be thoroughly investigated. If found against the rules, the tender will be canceled immediately.”

big questions

• • Can already rejected equipment be included in the tender again?
  • Are technical standards being compromised in the tender process?
  • Are foreign products being supplied in the name of ‘Made in India’?
  • Has the surveillance system become completely inactive?

📢 Conclusion
This matter is not limited to just one tender, but raises big questions on the health system of the state and the transparency of the government procurement system. If the allegations are proved true, then it will not only be an economic scam but will also be considered as playing with the lives of the patients.

✍️ (The investigative team of Read will make more big revelations related to this case in the next issue…)