Question 6GS3GS1
State the key factors behind the growth of the pharmaceutical industry in India. Additionally, discuss its significance with regard to India's economy and public health. (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
Pharmaceutical industry refers to industry dealing with medicines.
Key Factors behind growth:
1R&D push → increased focus
2Import of cheap API (Active Pharma Ingredients) → Pharma (ingred)
3Diversification of markets → leg in Africa
4Diversification of markets → leg in Africa
Significance vis-à-vis Cloning & Health
Economy$5 billion economy
Atma Nirbhar Bharat
share in exports
Positive Balance of Payments
demographic dividends
absorption of skilled youth
HealthAddressing Non-Communicated Disease
steps: Paramedics
Communicable diseases
steps: Tuberculosis drugs
Steps like Production hut directives & Pharmaceutical Parks can help boost Pharma sector
104 words6 paragraphs8 bullet points
- Clear definition provided
- Identifies key R&D and import factors
- Addresses both economy and health dimensions
- Mentions Atma Nirbhar Bharat
- Provides solutions at the end
Topper
Suvan Sharma
AIR 148
Subject & Paper
GS3GS1
Topic
Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world
factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world
Pharmaceutical industry in India
Writing Stats
104
Total words
6
Paragraphs
8
Bullets
analytical and prescriptive
Tone