Lucknow, Feb. 1 -- The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) and Invest UP will co-host "Pharma Conclave 1.0: Investment Opportunities in Uttar Pradesh" on February 3. The meet aims to position the state as a leading pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing hub, supported by robust infrastructure, a vast consumer market, and forward-looking, investor-friendly policies. JP Nadda, Union minister, health and family welfare, will also be present. Senior leadership from top pharmaceutical companies will participate in Pharma Conclave 1.0, including Dilip Shanghvi, chairman of Sun Pharma; Pankaj R Patel, chairman of Zydus Pharma; Ramesh Juneja, chairman of Mankind Pharma; Dr Satish Reddy, chairman of Dr Reddy's; and Jinal Mehta, vice-chairman of Torrent. The Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) will also take part in the event. Other leading industry bodies, Indian Drug Manufacturers' Association (IDMA), Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association of India (BDMAI), Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI), and the Federation of Pharma Entrepreneurs (FOPE), will also participate. The conclave will also highlight key projects such as the upcoming bulk drug park in Lalitpur and the medical device park in Greater Noida. htc...