Pharmaceutical & Allied Manufacturers' & Distributors' Association Limited (PAMDAL) at the 62nd Annual General Meeting, has elected M Devinder Pal, president, Catalyst Pharma Consulting, as President of the Association for the year 2002-03.

The other new office bearers elected at the AGM includes M. M. B. Kurdekar, International Procurement Director, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd., and Subodh Priolkar, Director, Valois India Pvt. Ltd., as Vice-Presidents for the period.

PAMDAL is one of the oldest and most broad based industry organizations. It works as a neutral association to promote the healthy growth of the pharmaceutical and allied industries so as to improve the health care of the Nation. It focuses on improving communication with groups and bodies putting similar objectives.

The Association endeavors promoting professional excellence and technical advancements, particularly among those allied to the pharmaceutical and health care industries. This is done through representations, seminars, study groups, publications and like activities.