The Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (PCIM&H), under the Ministry of Ayush (MoA), concluded a 5-day Capacity Building Training Program for Drug Enforcement Officers, Quality Control Personnel and manufacturers of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy (ASU&H) drugs in New Delhi recently.

The training program was organised from May 18 to 22, 2026, with the objective of strengthening regulatory understanding, enhancing technical capabilities and promoting quality assurance mechanisms in the ASU&H drug sector. A total of 28 participants from regulatory bodies, research councils, pharmaceutical industries and academic institutions across the country attended the programme.

The first 2 days of the programme featured technical sessions on pharmacognostic identification of ASU&H drugs, phytochemical analysis and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), along with hands-on laboratory training in Pharmacognosy and Chemistry laboratories.

On the 3rd day, lectures were delivered on shelf-life studies and regulatory frameworks. Participants also undertook industry visits to Dr. Willmar Schwabe India and Hamdard Laboratories for practical exposure to industry practices and quality systems.

The 4^th day included sessions on microbiological evaluation and regulatory aspects, accompanied by practical laboratory training. The final day focused on pharmacological studies, GMP and standardisation of metal and mineral-based drugs.

The inaugural session was graced by Jaspal Kaur Pradyot, Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW), as the Chief Guest. Abdul Qayum, Director (Technical) and Deputy CEO, National Medicinal Plants Board, MoA, attended the event as the Guest of Honor. Raman Mohan Singh, Director, PCIM&H, welcomed the dignitaries and participants.

The valedictory session was graced by Maneesha Upendra Kothekar, Chairperson, National Commission for Indian System of Medicine, as the Chief Guest and Pramod Kumar Pathak, Principal Consultant and Retd. Special Secretary, MoA as the Guest of Honor.

The programme served as a comprehensive platform combining expert lectures, practical laboratory training and field exposure. It significantly enhanced participants’ understanding of pharmacopoeial standards, GMP and regulatory frameworks, thereby contributing towards strengthening the quality assurance system for ASU&H drugs in the country.