India ramps up drug regulator overhaul with recruitment of 1500 scientists and tech specialists

New hires could reshape approvals and timelines fast

India’s drug regulator is starting a major overhaul by planning to recruit more than 1,500 scientists and technology specialists. The move is designed to streamline drug approval processes and bring them closer to international benchmarks. Officials say the expanded expertise will strengthen pharmaceutical governance and help the regulator work faster and more consistently as the sector evolves.