Health Minister Rishikesh Patel is set to inaugurate a state-of-the-art Food and Drugs Laboratory in Vadodara, Gujarat, at a cost exceeding 48 crores. This newly constructed laboratory, recognized as the largest government-owned facility for analyzing food and drug samples across the country, marks a significant milestone in Gujarat's flourishing pharmaceutical industry. The laboratory's inauguration highlights the government's commitment to enhancing public health and ensuring the quality and safety of food and drugs. The Growing Significance of Gujarat's Pharmaceutical Industry Gujarat occupies a prominent position in the country's pharmaceutical landscape. It boasts a leading position in the production and export of quality food through food processing. As a result, Gujarat has established a unique identity in terms of production capacity and testing standards. Acknowledging the state's potential and achievements, the central government, under the

Author-Dr.Aishwarya Nair