Last Updated on January 8, 2025 by The Health Master
Sub-Zonal Office
In a recent development for Odisha’s pharmaceutical sector, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has started a newly established Sub-Zonal Office in Bhubaneswar.
This special move aims to increase the drug regulation for ensuring the fast growth of the pharmaceutical industry to provide the quality medicines to the public.
Operation of New Sub-Zonal Office
The Sub-Zonal Office of CDSCO is situated inside the premises of the Central Drug Testing Laboratory (CDTL) in Bhubaneswar.
The new office will work under the direct administrative control of CDSCO’s East Zone, Kolkata.
This decentralization of operations of CDSCO is a very important initiative of Dr. Rajeev Raghuvanshi, Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for improving the quality and efficacy of the drugs by promptly performing drug regulatory activities across the country.
Benefits of the New Sub-Zonal Office
- Increased Oversight: The Sub-Zonal Office will play a very important and crucial role for ensuring compliance by pharma manufacturers established in Odisha.
- Improving Quality Control: Regular and timely inspections of pharma manufacturing facilities by the new office will improve the quality and efficacy of the medicines being manufactured within the state.
- Streamlining Processes: The Sub-Zonal new office will streamline activities done by the drug regulatory officers and will make it easy for the manufacturers to get their approvals and other licensing procedures.
- Boosting up the Pharma Industry: The newly formed Sub-Zonal Office will help to get investment and drive new innovation for pharma industry within in the state of Odisha by providing a more favorable regulatory environment.
Government Support
Odisha Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi said “It is a welcome step by CDSCO by establishing the new Sub-Zonal Office”. He emphasized its importance for fast growth of the the in pharma industry in the state.
Mamina Patnaik, Drugs Controller, Odisha has also welcomed the development, recognizing it as a important step for strengthening the drug control system of the state.
Industry response
Industry experts are happy with the establishment of the new Sub-Zonal Office in Bhubaneshwar as it will enhance the development of the pharma industry in the state.
Where the new Sub-Zonal Office of CDSCO is established in Bhubaneshwar?
The Sub-Zonal Office of CDSCO is established inside the premises of the Central Drug Testing Laboratory (CDTL) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
What is the role of theSub-Zonal Office in Bhubaneswar?
The primary function of the Sub-Zonal Office is to ensure the quality and efficacy of drugs being manufactured within the state of Odisha.
What are the key benefits for the pharma industry in Odisha?
The new Sub-Zonal office will streamline the regulatory processes and activities and will attract investments and faster growth of the pharma sector in the state.
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