Vibrant Gujarat 2013 / Summit 2011 / Focus Sectors / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology

Known as the hub of Indian pharmaceutical industry with over 5,400 manufacturing licenses
Manufactures and exports different dosage forms including tablets, capsules, dry syrup, external preparations, cytotoxic drugs, sex hormone drugs, vaccines, small & large volume parental, APIs, biopharma products, medical devices and many others
The landscape of Gujarat Biotech industry, consist of more than 50 Biotechnology companies and 66 support organizations
The present annual turnover in biotechnology in Gujarat has been around USD 150 - 175 million (Rs. 700 crore)
The State is setting up Biotech SEZ at Savli, Vadodara having total area of 1700 acres largest in the country

Awarded best state in e-governance initiatives and employment category in 2008
Urban development initiatives for high quality living
Simplification of processes and single window approach for investors
International campaigns for investment promotion across sectors
Wide array of choices for tourists right from heritage monuments, archeological sites , wildlife and beaches
Ahmedabad competing for world heritage city status
Favourable policy and regulatory environment
Industrial Policy 2009– for high quality socio economic development
Sectoral policies for promotion of investment and growth
Incentives under SEZ and Industrial Area Development
Incentives for environment protection
A leader in encouraging private participation under public-private partnership concept