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Odisha launches Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025 at first Pharma Summit

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Odisha Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025 at the state's first Pharma Summit in Bhubaneswar on 16 December 2025.

Summary

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Odisha Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025 at the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025, the state's first such summit, in Bhubaneswar on 16 December 2025. Mohan Charan Majhi also unveiled a pharmaceutical park at Khordha-Nayagarh and a medical devices manufacturing park at Khordha. During the summit, 45 MoUs worth ₹6,263 crore were signed across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and an industrial park proposal.

Key facts

Date
16 December 2025
Event
Odisha Pharma Summit 2025 (first), Bhubaneswar
Policy
Odisha Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025
Parks
Pharma park at Khordha-Nayagarh; medical devices park at Khordha
MoUs
45 MoUs worth ₹6,263 crore

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

Which policy did Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launch at the Odisha Pharma Summit on 16 December 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Odisha Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025

OrissaPOST, ET and The New Indian Express: the CM launched the Odisha Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025 at the summit.

Q2 Advanced

Where is the medical devices manufacturing park unveiled at the Odisha Pharma Summit on 16 December 2025 located?

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Correct answer: B — Khordha

ET and The New Indian Express: a pharmaceutical park at Khordha-Nayagarh and a medical devices manufacturing park at Khordha were unveiled.

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