In-Depth: India - A Bio-pharma Hub | 12 July, 2026

The biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors have emerged as key drivers of economic growth, healthcare innovation, and national security in the 21st century. India, often referred to as the “Pharmacy of the World,” and supplies affordable generic medicines and vaccines to several countries. However, the future of healthcare lies not only in manufacturing generic drugs but also in developing cutting-edge biopharmaceuticals, advanced therapeutics, vaccines, precision medicine, and biotechnology-based solutions. Recognizing this immense potential, the Government of India has set an ambitious vision of transforming the country into a global bio-pharma hub under the broader goal of building an innovation-driven economy. India possesses several natural advantages that position it to become a global bio-pharma powerhouse. It has one of the largest pharmaceutical industries in the world by volume and ranks among the leading vaccine producers globally. The country has a vast pool of highly skilled scientists, engineers, medical professionals, and researchers. Its large domestic market, robust manufacturing capabilities, and competitive production costs further strengthen its position. Anchor: Kriti Video Editor: Abhilasha Sansad Television is the Parliamentary channel of India. It was created in 2021 by merging Lok Sabha Television and Rajya Sabha Television. Follow us on: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/sansad_tv -Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sansad.tv -FB: https://www.facebook.com/SansadTelevision/ -https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VanOx2c3wtbCBjvk2617 -WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VanOx2c3wtbCBjvk2617 -https://www.linkedin.com/company/105232558/admin/page-posts/published/ Visit Sansad TV website: https://sansadtv.nic.in/