Thanks to Modi’s fast, Pharmac India 2011 shifted to Mahatma Mandir

Ahmedabad, 14 September, 2011

The second edition of Pharmac India 2011, the international exhibition of India’s pharmaceutical and healthcare industry which was scheduled to start at Gujarat University Exhibition Hall in Ahmedabad from 17 September is now shifted to Gandhinagar’s Mahatma Mandir.

The event has to be shifted to Mahatma Mandir because Chief Minister Narendra Modi has chosen Gujarat University Exhibition hall as venue of his three-day Sadbhavna mission fast.

Gujarat University Exhibition hall is Ahmedabad’s largest indoor pillerless AC complex with daily rental of Rs. 5 lakh.

In view of Gujarat Chief Minister’s decision to sit on three-day fast in Gujarat University Exhibition hall, the organizer Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association – Gujarat State Board (IDMA – GSB) in association with Orbitz Exhibitors Pvt. Ltd have been agreed to shift their location.

The three-day fair will bring pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmaceutical packaging material and machinery makers, active pharma ingredients (APIs- bulk drugs), bio-pharmaceutical companies and largest suppliers & distributors of pharmaceutical products under one roof in order to facilitate exchange of ideas for better growth of the industry. The event is organized by Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association – Gujarat State Board (IDMA – GSB) in association with Orbitz Exhibitors Pvt. Ltd.

Highlighting the importance of Pharmac India, Mr. Y.C. Patel, Chairman, IDMA – GSB, said, “Just like other industries, networking plays a vital role in growth of the Indian phrma industry and I hope that Pharmac India will play equally vital role in facilitating networking among all the stakeholders. The deliberations & discussion, to be held during the exhibition, will ultimately lead to lots of best practices, strategies and solutions meant for betterment of the industry.”

Mr. Kamlesh Patel, Chairman, Pharmac Committee, IDMA – GSB, said, “Pharmac India offers a good opportunity to all the players in pharmaceutical industries to tap the market potential to the best extent possible and also to enhance brand image of their products. Apart from providing a complete understanding of the Indian pharmaceutical industry, it also helps to evaluate market potential for various products existing in the global markets and also the competition scenario.”

Mr. Rupen Vikamsey, Managing Director, Orbitz Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd, said, “It is a matter of great pride that the Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association has entrusted Orbitz Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. with organizing Pharmac India 2011. The exhibition is an opportunity for the SME’s to display their expertise and skills beyond geographical boundaries. Being the event managers and organizers, we are quite confident that the 2nd edition of Pharmac India will be even more successful and beneficial for the exhibitors and visitors as well.”

The first edition of Pharmac India, held in November 2009, achieved a phenomenal success on the debut itself and with over 200 participants, it emerged as one of the mega event for Indian pharmaceutical industry. It drew attention of close to 10,000 trade visitors including some overseas visitors. Going by the past experiences, the upcoming event is expected to see a huge foreign participation.

It is worthwhile to mention that the Indian pharmaceutical industry is the third largest in the world in terms of volume and ranks 14th in terms of value at $20 billion. The Indian pharmaceutical industry is growing at 9% and is expected to surge to $50 billion by the year 2015. Gujarat contributes 22% to the total exports of pharma products from the country and close to 50% of the total pharma manufacturing industry is based in Gujarat.