(a) whether the Government has taken any decision on the revival
package for the Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (IDPL);
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the IDPL has revamped its operations by launching new products
and also trading in 50 other products and started making operating profits;
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI SRIKANT KUMAR JENA)
(a) & (b): The revival plan of IDPL is under consideration.
(c) & (d): IDPL has diversified its activities into other areas like supply of surgical items,
veterinary, ayush and homeopathy products during 2009-10. It has re-launched trade sales on
21.12.2009 to keep pace with the fast changing pharma market. Apart from this, it has also
launched a few OTC products.