The government today said no report has come to notice on banning of any Indian drug manufacturer in Sri Lanka . The statement came in the wake of some media reports appearing in Sri Lankan press alleging suspension of some Indian companies by Government of Sri Lanka for violation of tender terms. The media reports also said in Sri Lankan press alleging supply of low quality drugs by Indian exporters.

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, the minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jyotiradiya Scindia said discussions were held with concerned authorities in Sri Lankan Government by the High Commission of India on this issue. He said directions were given for clear technical specifications in the tendering process to prevent entry of sub-standard and low quality drugs in Sri Lankan market.