DBT and Uttar Pradesh sign biotech pact; pharma exports near $27.8 billion
The Department of Biotechnology signed an MoU with the Uttar Pradesh government on 30 September 2025 to boost biotech, pharma and medtech innovation, as Dr Jitendra Singh said India's pharma exports of about $27.8 billion should cross $30 billion by year-end.
Summary
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Uttar Pradesh on 30 September 2025 to boost biotech, pharma and medtech innovation. The pact was executed through DBT's Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) and the Uttar Pradesh Promote Pharma Council (UPPPC). Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said India's pharma exports, about $27.8 billion, are expected to cross $30 billion by the end of the year. He said the domestic pharma market of $60 billion is expected to reach $130 billion by 2030, and the medtech sector is growing 15â20% a year.
Key facts
- MoU
- DBT (via BIRAC) â Uttar Pradesh (via UPPPC)
- Date
- 30 Sep 2025
- Pharma exports
- ≈ $27.8 bn; expected > $30 bn by year-end
- Domestic market
- $60 bn → $130 bn by 2030
- Medtech growth
- 15â20% a year
Practice MCQs 1 questions
According to Dr Jitendra Singh in September 2025, India's pharma exports were valued at nearly how much?
Show answer
Correct answer: B â $27.8 billion
He said pharma exports were nearly $27.8 billion and expected to cross $30 billion by year-end.