Boosting Ayush Drug Quality: Key Training Programme Wraps Up in Ghaziabad
India’s Ministry of Ayush recently shared exciting updates on efforts to improve the quality and safety of traditional medicines. The Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) just wrapped up a five-day Capacity-Building Training Programme in Ghaziabad. Held from September 8 to 12, this initiative focused on strengthening regulations, quality control, and standardization for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy (ASU&H) drugs.
The programme gathered 27 experts from all over India, including folks from regulatory bodies, research councils, pharmaceutical companies, and academic institutions. It targeted Drug Enforcement Officers, quality control teams, and drug manufacturers, giving them cutting-edge skills and practical know-how in pharmacopoeial standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
What made this training stand out? Hands-on sessions in pharmacognosy and chemistry labs, where participants dived into pharmacognostic identification, phytochemical analysis, and GMP compliance. Expert lectures covered everything from shelf-life studies to regulatory frameworks, keeping things fresh and relevant.
To add real-world flavor, the group visited top spots like Dr. Willmar Schwabe India in Noida and Hamdard Laboratories in Ghaziabad. They also explored microbiological and pharmacological evaluations, standardization of metal and mineral drugs, and even NABL accreditation for labs. Plus, discussions on Siddha drug standardization and a tour of the on-site herbal garden rounded out the experience.
Participants raved about the mix of expert talks, lab work, and field trips. "It was a game-changer," one said, highlighting how it deepened their grasp of pharmacopoeial standards, GMP, and regulatory rules. This programme truly steps up India’s push for safe, effective, and high-quality ASU&H drugs, benefiting everyone who relies on these traditional remedies.
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