(a) whether Indian Drugs are highly demanded in foreign countries;
(b) if so, the value of drugs exported during the last three years and the current year,
country -wise and drug-wise; and
(c) the Steps taken by the Government to maintain quality, efficacy and standard of drugs
to be exported?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI SRIKANT KUMAR JENA)
(a) Drugs manufactured in India are exported to both developed and developing countries.
(b) The value of drugs exported during the last three years are as under :
Year Exports (Rs. in Crores)
2006-2007 24942
2007-2008 30760
2008-2009 38433