Karnataka Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Association (KDPMA), Employers' Federation of Southern India (EFSI) and Cornucopia, a leading consulting company providing people-centric business solutions, together is organizing a seminar on pharmaceutical network. The event will be held on February 20, 2009 at The Leela Palace, Bangalore

The key objective of the seminar is to launch a network of healthcare companies in South India which covers Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In the current economic downturn, among the few industries that are able to sustain growth is the healthcare industry.

The current scenario offers the pharmaceutical industry in India an opportunity to establish its leadership position, attract and consolidate talents and resources to deliver its expected role. Whether it is research & development, manufacturing, clinical research or marketing, the world looks at India as the first option for meeting the ever-increasing demands. It is also an industry which has to maintain highest standards of quality and ethics, according to the event organizers.

This network will provide a forum to discuss best practices, ways of synergizing to maximize from each-others' resources and facilities, and come to some understanding so that un-ethical and unwarranted practices can be avoided. The network plans to meet twice a year, and on need basis.