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KDPMA chalks out strategy to spur pharma growth in state in next two years: Sunil Attavar
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Nandita Vijay, Bengaluru
October 28 , 2015
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Karnataka Drugs and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (KDPMA) has
chalked out a strategy to maximise growth opportunities for the sector
within the next two years, according to its newly appointed president,
Sunil Attavar.
Karnataka has a total of 264 pharma companies in
the small, medium and large sectors and the state is already recognised
for its production and research prowess.
“There are a slew of
initiatives that we would focus to accelerate growth. The strategy
devised would explore opportunities of growth especially in exports.
Establishing the Pharmexcil office in August this year within the KDPMA
premises has enabled the easiest access to export guidance for our
members. We propose to have many trade delegations and invite
international companies for collaborations,” he added.
Efforts to
sustain good manufacturing practices, adopt sound quality control
measures and ethical trade practices will be ensured. The Association
which is observing its golden jubilee year will actively engage with the
regulators at the Centre and state which will create a conducive and
transparent environment to facilitate speedy clearances.
With the
Union and state governments gearing up to showcase two international
events: India Pharma 2016 and Indian Medical Expo 2016 in January and
the Global Investors Meet subsequently, KDPMA is working to showcase the
state as an attractive destination for the pharma and biopharma
industry on similar lines that of aerospace and information technology
sector, stated Attavar.
There are several requests from the
Association that are pending with the state government which include the
opening up a pharma park or an exclusive Cluster to woo investments.
“This, we view as a critical infrastructure need to move forward
primarily because it improves efficiencies, reduces cost and makes the
sector more competitive,” he said.
Moreover, we have perceived
the need for the state government to align with government of India to
make certain required investments into the APIs sector. Moreover, the
Union government declaring 2015 as the Year of API with considerable
incentives proposed to revive this segment, KDPMA too has now
recommended for a dedicated cluster in north Karnataka.
In an
effort to give a fillip to Karnataka government’s ease of doing business
plans, the KDPMA will actively work with various departments like
labour, pollution control, customs and taxes which impact the industry.
“Our
strategy also includes tapping promising opportunities for academia and
industry partnerships. The existing Pharma Training Institute will
team-up with colleges to mould pharmacy and lifesciences graduates to
bridge the gap between industries –academia expectations. Apart from
this, KDPMA will conduct seminars on skill building for industry
personnel. The objective is to make available industry- ready talent and
ensure the workforce remain update,” stated Attavar.
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