New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): At 19th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA) INDIA-2024, MoS Health Anupriya Patel on Wednesday said that new rules and regulatory introduced to bring medical advancement to match the expectation at global level.
"India has the opportunity to host the 19th international conference of drug regulators this time. We have participants from 120 member states. During this conference, various technical sessions are being organised where the theme of smart regulation is the guiding force. All these international regulators are delibrating on various aspects of bringing about harmonisation in regulations concerning drugs, vaccines and medical equipment," she said.
"New rules and regulatory procedures introduced in India such as New Drugs and Clinical Trial Rules 2019 and Medical Device Rules 2017 have promoted scientific and ethical research at par with global expectation and international practices. ICDRA is crucial in sharing knowledge, building partnerships, and working in harmonisation to ensure safe and effective medicines for everyone," she added.
The Union Minister further said that securing the membership of IMRDF & PDG are major milestone in Indian medical research and standards.
"Gaining of affiliate membership of IMRDF and recognition of Indian Pharmacopoeia by the Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group are milestones marking the harmonisation and recognition of regulatory standards," she said.
Meanwhile, Dr VK Paul, Member, NITI Aayog said, "Quality medicines improve the quality of life, human productivity as well as the way of life. This year's ICDRA is crucial for its commitment to strengthen regulatory environment worldwide, especially coming after the Covid-19 pandemic."
He further said "India licenced 8 vaccines for use during the pandemic through a proper regulatory process. Different variants of vaccines including mRNA, DNA, nasal vaccines etc were available for a fraction of the cost of other vaccines that were available in the world." (ANI)
You may also like
BJP's CR Kesavan criticizes Priyanka Gandhi's Wayanad bypoll bid, citing language barriers, absenteeism concerns
India's Strong Response: Islamabad Disappointed by Kashmir's Democratic Process
'If you vote for BJP ...': Arvind Kejriwal warns Delhi voters ahead of assembly elections
Conor McGregor sent unexpected invite by UFC rival after blazing row
'Vivaad se Vishwas' Scheme 2024: End tax-related disputes with the government, know what is 'Vivaad se Vishwas Scheme 2024'..
Growork: The groundbreaking SaaS platform set to revolutionise business connections in the UAE
Manipur: Kuki-Zo tribals firm on Puducherry type UT, Centre 'averse' to demand
Designer £300 Armani watch that 'looks amazing' drops to £99 in huge deal
Washing machine mould will disappear like 'magic' by adding two natural items to the drum
The UK's oldest road that's 5,000 years old - and it's miles from London
PM Modi becomes first 'active member' of BJP
Brits are only just discovering what is actually inside of tea bags
Alexander Isak contract door opening for Arsenal as Edu begins work on summer transfer plans
Non-royal remained at late Queen's bedside until the end - and reveals strength of their bond
Nicolas Jackson dropped verdict given amid Christopher Nkunku pressure for Liverpool vs Chelsea
Victoria Beckham lifts lid on intimate secrets with husband David in steamy confession
Stunning garden plants you need to plant now for explosion of autumn colour in your garden
The astronaut wears Prada as Axiom unveils new spacesuit
How Israel's bulky pager fooled Hezbollah
BBC Brendan O'Carroll's racist joke which sparked Mrs Brown's Boys probe revealed