New Delhi – The Federation of Pharma Entrepreneurs (FOPE), in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry (CIPI), partnered with the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Office to host a high-level interactive meeting aimed at fostering meaningful dialogue, regulatory alignment, and strategic partnerships within the pharmaceutical sector.
Participation and Representation
- 17 FOPE state representatives participated
- Around 230 industry leaders from across India attended
- Meeting aimed at:
- Enhancing regulatory alignment
- Supporting industry growth
- Addressing key challenges faced by pharmaceutical stakeholders
Opening Remarks
B.R. Sikri, Chairman, FOPE, set a purposeful tone for the proceedings, stressing:
- The need for stronger industry–regulator collaboration
- Joint efforts in addressing contemporary challenges and emerging opportunities
Keynote by the DCGI
Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, DCGI and Chief Guest, shared:
- Regulatory priorities for the sector
- Emphasis on innovation and modernization
- The shared responsibility of industry and regulators in ensuring:
- Drug quality
- Safety
- Accessibility
Insights from Industry Leaders
- Dr. A.K. Pradhan, Retd JDCG(I), spoke about:
- The critical role of senior management in shaping the industry’s future - FOPE members announced a Formula Donation and Technology Transfer Initiative to:
- Drive innovation
- Enhance drug accessibility
Strategic Partnership Milestone
- Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between:
- FOPE and Welzo Research & Development - Objective:
- Facilitate ground-breaking product development
- Enable seamless technology transfer
Dynamic Engagements
Harish Jain Manawat, President, FOPE:
- Led discussions with DCGI Dr. Raghuvanshi and senior CDSCO officers
- Focused on:
- Innovative ideas
- Nurturing new partnerships
Event Highlights and Closing
- Programme anchored by Jatish Seth, Secretary General, CIPI
- Special address by R.K. Jain, Chairman, CIPI
- Closing remarks included:
- Unwavering participant support
- Recognition and honouring of dignitaries, speakers, donors, and sponsors by Vinod Kalani, Co-Chairman, FOPE
