Dear Sir / Madam,

1 Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India in association with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) is Organizing the INDIA PHARMA 2017 -2nd International Exhibition and Conference on the Pharmaceutical Industry and INDIA MEDICAL DEVICE 2017 – 2nd International Exhibition and Conference on Medical Devices Industry at Bangalore International Exhibition Center, Bengaluru, Karnataka from 9-11 February, 2017. Both Events consists of an International Exhibition and a Conference along with a series of concurrent events, such as CEOs Forum, Investor Meets, International Drugs Regulatory Meet, Buyer-Seller Meet, etc.

2 These events will have participation from Pharma Formulation and Bulk Drugs, Machinery and Technology segments of the Pharmaceutical industry and will provide ample opportunities for the participating companies to explore new business avenues during the event. Providing a platform to the global investment community to connect with stakeholders in the pharma sector in India, Central and State Governments, leading business leaders and top executives from the industry, academics and experts from around the world. The entire Indian Healthcare sector would be present at these events which includes regulators from India and abroad, Officials of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Minister of Family Welfare, Ministry of External Affairs.

3 Department of Pharmaceuticals is also planning to organize an Investor Conclave during these events wherein the Investors from abroad will be invited. The proposed conclave will provide opportunity to the foreign investors to enter in JVs or setting up new business linkages in collaboration with the Indian companies in both sectors.

4 The Hosted Foreign Delegates will be provided complimentary return economy class air tickets from their place of residence to Bengaluru and back, hotel accommodation (including Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) with two way transfer between airport and hotel in India as per their flight itinerary.

5 All Event related information can be accessed from the official website of the event: http://www.indiapharmaexpo.in/ and http://www.indiamediexpo.in/

6 We shall be grateful if you could kindly circulate the information about the EXPO to all esteemed members of your Organization/Association to consider participation in the Event.

With regards,
Yours. Sincerely,
(Raj Kamal)
Second Secretary (Eco) & HOC