The All India Drug Control Officers'' Confederation (AIDCOC) nominations are invited for selection of candidate for the best drugs control officer award. The award will be presented at the inaugural function of the Indian Pharmaceutical Congress on December 13, 2002.

The nominations are also invited for the selection of the candidates for the best drugs inspector award to be presented at the annual convention of the AIDCOD proposed to be organized on November 18, 2002 at Bangalore.

One officer from entire country and one Drug Inspector from each state, union territory, and CDSCO will be selected by the panel of judges on the basis of selection criteria which includes Qualification at entry point, Qualification acquired during services, Experience, Contribution in formation and strengthening of the affiliated Sate Association and the AIDCOC, Publication, Contribution in academic field, Outstanding contribution in enforcement of Drug Legislation, Consumer education/awareness, Contribution in Publication of Newsletter, Any other outstanding work.