The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) and Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association of India (BDMAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bridge the skill gap between academia and the pharmaceutical industry, the Council said in a release on Saturday.

The collaboration is a significant step toward nurturing a skilled workforce tailored to meet the growing demands of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) sector, officials said. The primary objective of the collaboration is to align educational training with industry needs, ensuring that students are equipped with the practical knowledge and competencies required in areas of pharma manufacturing, Research and Development (R&D), Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), plant maintenance, safety, regulatory and environmental management.

The signing ceremony of the MoU included TGCHE Chairperson V. Balakista Reddy and BDMA president R.K. Agarwal and other senior officials.

“This MoU is a step forward in empowering students with the right skills and opportunities. Also facilitate the students for their internships, projects, placements & Research pursuits. It will not only create a skilled workforce but also strengthen Telangana’s position as a hub for pharmaceutical and Bulk Drug manufacturing,” Mr. Reddy said.