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Gudelli SrujanaAIR 55

Question Q7GS3GS3

How is technology transforming India's pharmaceutical industry in terms of drug development and manufacturing? (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

India ranks third in the volume of pharmaceutical exports in the world and ranks thirteenth in value of exports.

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Main Body

Technology transformation in pharmaceutical industry: (1) Creation of websites for a single window clearance for industries. Example: Ease of doing business. (2) PLI scheme is providing the technological incentive for production. Example: Manufacture of drugs. (3) Genetic engineering techniques. Example: Practice medicine.

4Use of stemcell technology to create new drugs. (5) Drug parks are set up for a robust manufacturing. Example: Satlanapur Drug Park. (6) Storage mechanisms and related infrastructure. Example: Cold storage for vaccine during COVID-19 pandemic. (7) APIs supply for the drug manufacturing. (8) R&D support. Example: Through latest collaboration under global network of WHO.
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Conclusion

The pharmaceutical industry has huge potential in boosting the economy thus achieving developed country status by 2047.

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Topper

Gudelli Srujana

AIR 55

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Science and Technology

Biopharma

Technology in pharmaceutical industry

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