Question : Indian Pharma Export

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware that Indian pharma exports are declining in the last two years due to shortfall of raw materials and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has advised the pharma companies to manufacture indegenously substantial raw materials used for drugs manufacturing;

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor along with the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)
(a): As per information compiled by Pharmexil, pharma exports have increased during last three years as detailed below:

Year 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Increase percentage 13.8 4.4 17

(b) & (c): With a view to ensure better quality of Active Pharmaceuticals ingredients, the Government encourages domestic manufacturing of bulk drugs/raw material.