Establishment of Laboratories on PPP Mode

As per the information received from Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, its has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from Public funded institutes, PSUs/Private Organizations working in the area of Drug and Pharmaceuticals for setting up of two GLP compliant Biological Testing Laboratories, one GLP compliant Chemical Testing Laboratory and one GLP compliant Large Animal Facility to create an enabling environment for Research and Development initiatives in Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode, preferably, in the region of high concentration of pharmaceutical industry. The objective of the scheme is to inspire innovation in pharmaceutical science and ensure availability of quality pharmaceuticals at reasonable prices for domestic and export purposes. The EOI(s) have been received. The Department of Pharmaceuticals provides 50% of the total cost in setting up of the GLP compliant laboratories, whereas the Public funded institutes, PSUs/Private Organizations applying under the scheme need to invest an equal amount. The funding is provided for purchase of the equipment only.

This was stated by Shri Prithviraj Chavan, the Minister of State (I/C) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences in the Lok Sabha today.

Source: Press Information Bureau
Date: May 05, 2010