UBM recognized the contributions of several individuals to the Indian pharmaceutical industry alongside the CPHI Pharma Awards in Mumbai, which were contested in various fields by major pharma companies. Close to 350 chief executive officers and operational heads took part in the award ceremonies, which were inaugurated by Maharashtra State Cabinet Minister for Industries, Subhash Desai.
The UBM awardees were – Dr Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, chairman and managing director of Biocon — Woman entrepreneur and inspiring leader of the decade; Sudhanshu Pandey, IAS, Ministry of Commerce and Industries for outstanding contribution for pharmaceutical exports; Chakravarthi AVPS, managing director, Ecobliss India for outstanding contribution for the pharma packaging sector; SV Veerramani, former president IDMA4, for being the pharma crusader of the year; and Dr Ajit Dangi, president and chief executive officer of Danssen Consulting, who was given the Lifetime Achievement award.
Accepting the award, Chakravarthi said, “This is the first ever time a packaging professional is honoured on this pharmaceutical platform and the recognition is also a great honour to the packaging industry, considering the elite list of awardees.”
He added, “The pharmaceutical packaging is more critical and challenging than many others as it requires a high degree of attention because of the simple fact that the products are highly sensitive and potent. The packaging has to safeguard the drug efficacy all through the supply chain gamut and till the end of its expiry, as well. This has become even more critical because of the increasing demands to meet regulatory requirements. At the same time, pharma packaging industry has really evolved from traditional methods to a patient centric approach. Thanks to all in the packaging industry who contributed to helping him win this award.”
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