The Bulk Drug Manufacturing Association (BDMA) is setting up a technology and training centre in the pharma cluster at Jeedimetla in Hyderabad.

This is the first instance in the country of an industry association coming forward to establish a skill-upgradation centre for the employees of their industry. The proposed facility will be operational from April this year.

The technology centre will act as a centralised location for high-end research and testing and will strengthen the role of the pharma cluster as a collaborative and competitive landscape for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

According to RK Agrawal, National President, BDMA, the training centre is aimed at providing specific training to manpower engaged in manufacturing operations and quality control in the API industry.

Training will be given to fresh graduates making them suitable for the bulk drug industry where member units can train their recruits. Also, specialised training will be given to existing staff to upgrade their skills in the pharma sector.