The Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) held its 60th Annual Summit in New Delhi with the theme “Power of Partnerships.” The summit celebrated the strength of cooperation between industry and government, science and technology, and policy and practice in fostering innovation, increasing access, and bolstering high-quality healthcare. Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers JP Nadda praised OPPI for 60 years of service to India’s pharmaceutical industry in a special video message. He pointed out that the national government ideal of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Prayas is reflected in this year’s topic.
He emphasized India’s involvement in supplying pharmaceuticals to over 200 nations, meeting a considerable portion of the demand for generic medicines in the US and the UK, and meeting 60% of the world’s vaccine needs, highlighting the country’s tremendous success over the past ten years. He also emphasized historic programs like Jan Aushadhi Kendras, which have significantly down the cost of necessary medications, and Ayushman Bharat, which offers health protection to more than 600 million people.
Nadda emphasized that with more than 1,600 Global Capability Centers, including several in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, pushing cutting-edge development, India is quickly becoming a global center for research and digital innovation. He outlined goals for the next ten years, including improving self-sufficiency, shifting from being the “pharmacy of the world” to the “laboratory of the world,” and decreasing reliance on imported key APIs.