(a) Whether a leading Association of Pharma Manufacturers IPA has given an undertaking not to increase prices till 31st March,2005;
(b) Whether the other Association like IDMA and OPPI have refused to accede the instructions from the Ministry;
(c) If so, reasons therefor; and
(d) the steps being taken by the Government to get implemented the undertaking of IPA by
other Associations?
THE MINISTER OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS & MINISTER OF STEEL ( SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN )
(a) : During a meeting with Minister (C&F&S) , representatives of the Indian
Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) voluntarily agreed that they would maintain the current
price of medicines until 31st March, 2005.
(b) : No instructions in this regard were issued by the Government.
(c) & (d): Do not arise in view of reply to (a) & (b), as above.