(a) whether the Union Government has examined the various representations
received from pharma associations;
(b) if so, the details and the present status thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the steps the Government propose to take to give a boost to pharma
industry in the country?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS &
MINISTER OF STEEL
(SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)
(a)&(b): Various Departments/Ministries such as Department of Health,
Department of Biotechnology, Department of Science and Technology, Ministry
of Finance etc. receive representations from pharma associations from time
to time which are examined and considered on merits.
(c): In view of reply to (a) and (b) above,do not arise.
(d): In February, 2002, Government announced the `Pharmaceutical
Policy-2002`. The main objectives of this policy are :-
(i) Ensuring abundant availability at reasonable prices within the
country of good quality essential Pharmaceuticals of mass
consumption.
(ii) Strengthening the indigenous capability for cost effective quality
production and exports of Pharmaceuticals by reducing barriers
to trade in the pharmaceutical sector.
(iii) Strengthening the system of quality control over drug and
pharmaceutical product in and distribution to make quality an essential
attribute of the Indian pharmaceutical industry and promoting rational
use of Pharmaceuticals.
(iv) Encouraging R&D in the pharmaceutical sector in a manner compatible
with the country`s needs and with particular focus on diseases endemic or
relevant to India by creating an environment conducive to channelising a
higher ievei of investment into R&D in Pharmaceuticals in India.
(v) Creating an incentive frame work for the pharmaceutical
industry, which promotes new investment into pharmaceutical industry and
encourages the introduction of new technologies and new drugs.
Various Departments/Ministries have taken various steps to give a boost to
pharma industry in the country.