Jagannath Shinde and Rajiv Singhal Reelected as AIOCD President and General Secretary

This announcement was made during its triannual general meeting in the cleanest city in India, Indore. The meeting addressed significant issues that the pharmaceutical industry is experiencing, as well as significant decisions and resolutions that shaped the organization's future direction.

The main agenda item was the election for the next term, where Jagannath Shinde and Rajiv Singhal secured their positions. Zonal Vice Presidents and Joint Secretaries were also elected, but the Treasurer's post remains vacant.

The results were announced by Shri Vaijanath Jagushte, with ARO Shri Dinesh Madan and K. Shanmugam in attendance. Sandeep Nangia, Organizing Secretary, A K Jeevan Dypt. Organizing Secretaries and Jaswant Singh Patel PRO were appointed.

In addition to the above, the summit discovers that despite High Court orders, the Central Government authorities are hesitant to take visible action when it comes to online pharmacies that are functioning illegally.

However, concerning the above, Health Minister Shri. Mansukh Mandaviya has assured AIOCD of protecting its 12 lakh members' interests and preventing corporate involvement in online medicine sales.

Furthermore, regarding the aforementioned, J S Shinde proposed, "AIOCD would wait for the time allowed by the Hon. Delhi HC before initiating a nationwide protest, the "Halla Bol ANDOLAN," in the future. A committee empowered under the President will make suitable decisions."

Furthermore, the summit observed that a crucial unanimous decision by AIOCD is the objection to the "National Pharmacy Commission" draft, which neglects the input of community pharmacists and threatens the autonomy of State Pharmacy Councils.

The proposed draft raised concerns during the conference since, if passed, it may erode democratic processes and result in a bureaucratic department. AIOCD has already filed objections within the stipulated time.

The Madhya Pradesh Chemists Association team, under the leadership of Shri Gautam Chand Dhing, Rajiv Singhal along with Ramesh Gupta, Arvind Gupta Team of Maharashtra MSCDA were engaged in a three-day successful mega event.

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