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INDIAN PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR:

THE WAY AHEAD

oday the Indian pharmaceuticals sector plays a strategic role in providing quality, affordable pharma products and

thereby contributing to the well-being of both India and the world. The Indian pharmaceutical industry supported the

T global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic by maintaining supply of COVID-19 vaccines and medicines to various
countries. India has the highest number of US FDA approved manufacturing plants outside the US and produces 20% of global

generics by volume. India is ranked 40th in the Global Innovation Index and access to affordable medicines for diseases likes

AIDS is one of its success stories. Building on these, going forward three guiding principles will shape the future of the Indian
pharmaceutical sector: accessibility, quality and sustainability.

Ensuring availability In India as well as across the

Accessibility of afforadble pharma world with special focus on
products underserved areas

Consistently meet global Also, establish as a renowned
Quality standards to deliver high hub for manufacturing as

quality healthcare well as R&D

Environmentally sustainable;

Sustainability Maintain excellence in Reducing emissions, waste, &
production practices
resource consumption

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