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OPPI Celebrates its 50th Year Jubilee
The Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) represents the research-based pharmaceutical companies in India. OPPI celebrated its 50th year with all healthcare stakeholders, looking back at a memorable half century and renewing its commitment to bringing quality medicines to patients across the nation. In his inaugural address, Shri. Ch. Vidyasagar Rao, Hon'ble Governor...
Dignitaries including Dr. V K Subbaraj, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals and Dr Jagdish Prasad, Director General of Health Services were present on the occasion celebrating the '50 Years theme: Healthy India, Innovative India'.
Highlighting the role played by OPPI in its 50 year journey, Dr. Shailesh Ayyangar, President, OPPI said, "OPPI has been at the forefront in developing the nation's pharmaceutical industry for the past 50 years. We have consistently supported Government's healthcare agenda and have been a dedicated partner in India's journey of developing a robust pharmaceutical industry, which is recognised world-over."
In a recorded message, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, commended the good work of the pharma companies, while assuring the industry of a conducive business environment for sustained growth.
An eminent panel of OPPI's Office Bearers decided to confer Special Golden Jubilee recognitions to mark its 50 years:
- Dr Prathap C Reddy, Founder Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group: Lifetime Achievement-Contribution to Modern healthcare
- D.B. Gupta, Founder and Chairman, Lupin Ltd: Lifetime Achievement in the pharmaceutical industry
- Dr Tarun Gupta, Professor Emeritus, NMIMS: Advancement of education in pharmaceuticals
- Dr J.N. Banerjee: Founding member of OPPI
- Prof R.D. Joshi, former Secretary General, OPPI: Meritorious commitment to OPPI
- Ranjit Shahani, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Novartis: President Emeritus, OPPI.
The day saw two animated panel discussions. The first on healthcare innovation in India focused on the sort of innovations that can transform the healthcare landscape in India. The second, patient group discussion, touched upon the important role that pharmaceutical companies must play to improve the lives of patients and support responsible healthcare.
Meghna A Singhania is the founder and Editor-in-Chief at Medical Dialogues. An Economics graduate from Delhi University and a post graduate from London School of Economics and Political Science, her key research interest lies in health economics, and policy making in health and medical sector in the country.She is a member of the Association of Healthcare Journalists. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751