<span style="color: #222222;">Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has reiterated the government's commitment towards strengthening the holistic research ecosystem in the pharma sector. </span><br />''<br />''Chairing the first governing council meeting of the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research in New Delhi, he said research and innovation are necessary for the sustained growth of the pharmaceutical sector. He stressed that the focus must shift from the self-sustenance model to the profit model through expanding the research base, creating industry connect, and ramping up infrastructure. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Minister urged stakeholders to adapt to the fast-paced world of technology and focus on making the country self-sufficient in the most critical technologies of the future. Highlighting on the necessary interventions that can be taken, Dr. Mandaviya said that the government has initiated various steps including pharma innovation and  new programme to promote research and innovation in pharmaceuticals. He said the centre will also encourage industry to invest in research and development in specific priority areas including medical devices and health technologies. </span><br />