A TECHNO-ECONOMIC NEWS MAGAZINE FOR MEDICAL PLASTICS AND PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
Our 26th Year of Publication
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Invited Speakers & Panel Experts : Profile

 

Dr. S. Eswara Reddy, M.Pharm, Ph.D.
Drugs Controller General (India), Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, Directorate General of Health
Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India

Dr. S. Eswara Reddy is working as Drugs Controller General (India). He is the youngest Drugs controller General (I) who has worked for all the positions of the hierarchies.

Dr. Reddy was born in 1969 in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. He completed his Masters Degree in Pharmacy from College of Pharmaceuticals Sciences, Manipal in 1994 and Ph.D from J.N.T.U, Hyderabad in 2009. He is having vast experience in manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, academic and in the drug regulations.

Dr. Reddy started his career in 1998 as a Drugs Inspector at CDSCO, West Zone, Mumbai. At CDSCO, Mumbai he has conducted GMP, GCP and GLP audits. He promoted as Assistant Drugs Controller of India in 2009 and appointed as Deputy Drugs Controller (India) in 2012. In 2014, he was appointed as Joint Drugs Controller (India).

 

Dr. Reddy is very industrious and has a very positive attitude towards his work. His generous nature makes him a great leader. He has participated in many national and international seminars / workshops / meetings on various areas of Drugs regulations and undergone training from USFDA, KFDA, PMDA and WHO, Geneva. He was awarded with “Best Drugs Inspector award” in 2005 and “Distinguished Alumni Award” from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal.

Dr. Reddy had rendered presentations in various national and international seminars and workshops. His diligence has got him appreciation letters from his superiors for effective implementation of Drug Regulations. He has also published articles in various journals. Recently, he received “Best Drugs Control Officer” award in the year 2016 during 66th IPC held at Hyderabad.

With the vision to promote public health he was actively involved in framing of Medical devices Rules 2017, 12th Five Year Plan for strengthening of Indian Drugs Regulatory System and international matters related to MOU, SOI, and other quality issues. He has organized various trainings for CDSCO officials to enhance their knowledge and make them even more competent. He has also conducted Risk Based Inspections to ensure thequality of drugs being marketed in the country.

At CDSCO, Dr. S Eswara Reddy headed various internal divisions like medical device, biological, new drugs, import & registration and others.

 

He works with a great enthusiasm and always committed to safeguard and enhance the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy and quality of drugs, cosmetics and medical devices.

 

Mr. Rajneesh Tingal
Joint Secretary ( PSU / NIPER ), Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Department of Pharmaceuticals

Shri Rajneesh Tingal holds Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) degree from Delhi College of Engineering and MS in Tropical Technology from Institute of Tropical Technology, University of Cologne, Germany. He also possesses degree if Law (LlB) from Delhi University and has pursued Advanced Certificate in Public Administration from Maxwell School of Public Administration, Syracuse University, USA.

Before joining government service he has worked for more than five years with M/s BHEL and has experience in design, production and commissioning of power equipment.

 

He has held various portfolios and important assignments at the Central Government level in the Ministry of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Home Affairs and Cabinet Secretariat. He has also experience in local administration with an extensive stint with New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).

 

Shri Tingal is working in his present assignment as Joint Secretary in the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers since 1st November, 2016 and is responsible for the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPERs), Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and Medical Devices sector.

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