Department of Pharmaceuticals has directed authorities to ensure that all drugs and medical devices manufacturing plants should be upgraded to world-class standards over the next three years.

The directive was issued by Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda along with MoS (Chemicals & Fertilizers), Ms. Anupriya Patel in a review meeting presided by them on Saturday. 

The officials presented a detailed overview of the Pharma and MediTech sector and gave a detailed presentation on the activities of the Department including the regulatory framework and the schemes implemented by the Department.

Minister emphasized the need to focus on the PM’s vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047 and also reviewed the Five-Year Agenda and the 100-day Action Plan.  The Five Year Plan would focus on enhancing drug security, Aatmanirbharta in medical devices, expansion of the Jan Aushadhi Scheme, and making medicines and treatments affordable for the citizens.

Union Minister also directed that quality should receive a renewed focus and that all drugs and medical devices manufacturing plants should be upgraded to world-class standards over the next three years.