Union minister for chemicals and fertilizers Sadananda Gowda on Monday said that India has proved that it is the “pharmacy of the world” in the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Speaking at a press conference here, Gowda said, “India is often referred to as ‘the pharmacy of the world’ and this has been proved true especially in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic when India continued to export critical life-saving medicines to the countries.”

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Meanwhile, minister of state for chemicals and fertilizers Mansukh Mandviya said that three bulk drug parks will be developed in the country in partnership with the states at Rs 3,000 crores.

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“Three bulk drug parks will be developed in the country in partnership with the states at Rs 3,000 crores. Four medical device parks will also be developed with a government grant of Rs 100 crores for one park,” Mandaviya said.