New Delhi: Addressing the 40th Foundation Day of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research at Dr Ambedkar International Centre here, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology announced the indigenously developed drug “Paracetamol”, by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
The Minister elaborated that CSIR has developed indigenous technology to produce paracetamol, a widely used pain reliever and fever reducer.
This innovation aims to make India self-reliant in paracetamol manufacturing, reducing dependence on imported ingredients, he added.
Karnataka-based Satya Deeptha Pharmaceuticals Ltd will utilize this breakthrough to produce affordable paracetamol domestically. Currently, India imports the key raw materials for paracetamol from various countries. Thus the CSIR initiative not only addresses this dependency but also aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India) vision.