Health Minister J.P. Nadda today highlighted the country’s global leadership in medicines and vaccines. In a video message at the 60th Annual Summit of the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) organised in New Delhi, Mr Nadda said that the country must move from being the pharmacy of the world to the laboratory of the world. He lauded OPPI for six decades of contribution to country’s Pharma sector.
Highlighting India’s significant progress over the last decade, Mr Nadda underlined the country’s role in supplying medicines to more than 200 countries, meeting a major share of the US and UK generic medicine demand, and fulfilling 60 per cent of global vaccine requirements. He further highlighted landmark initiatives such as Ayushman Bharat, providing health protection to over 600 million people, and the Jan Aushadhi Kendras that have substantially reduced the cost of essential medicines.During the event, Member, NITI Aayog, Dr. V. K. Paul highlighted the significant role of OPPI and its member companies in driving India’s healthcare transformation through innovation, partnership, and scientific excellence.
