Ajanta Pharma Sets Worldwide Record for CPR Pledges

Ajanta Pharma has achieved a significant milestone by entering the Worldwide Book of Records for organizing the maximum number of pledges to train and learn CPR, with an impressive 25,302 individuals committing to undergo CPR training.

This accomplishment is the latest in Ajanta's ongoing nationwide campaign to promote life-saving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) awareness. Spearheaded by the Revance, Solesta, and CDC divisions of the Domestic Cardiac cluster, the campaign ran from April 1, 2024, to January 30, 2025, and included 810+ CPR camps across India. These initiatives successfully trained over 6,200 paramedics, 5,600 doctors, and 13,500 members of the general public.

The official felicitation ceremony was held at Ajanta Pharma’s Head Office in Mumbai. This is the third such major record bagged by the company in CPR awareness and training, following two earlier recognitions from the Asia Book of Records in 2023 and 2024.

Over the last three years, Ajanta Pharma has organised 2,314 CPR workshops across the country. Collectively, these efforts have impacted 66,000+ individuals, equipping them with essential life-saving skills and reinforcing Ajanta’s ongoing commitment to preventive cardiovascular care and community health.

CPR, especially if administered immediately after cardiac arrest, can double or triple a person's chance of survival.

Commenting on the recognition, Mr Pourus Vakil (Head- India Business) from Ajanta Pharma said, “At Ajanta Pharma, we believe that empowering individuals with life-saving skills is among the most impactful ways we can contribute to society. Our record-breaking CPR initiative is a testament to our commitment to going beyond medicine and investing in community health. While CPR is a proven emergency response that can significantly boost survival and awareness in India, it remains startlingly low—under 1%. This statistic highlights a critical gap in public awareness and training. To change this, we must make CPR training accessible to all and ensure that every citizen feels confident to act swiftly in a crisis. Together, we can build a nation of first responders.”