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Maharashtra Deploys Rs 1.2 Crore Machines to Inspect Medicine Quality
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🗓 27 Oct 2026, 11:34 AM
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The Maharashtra government has rolled out 1.2 crore rupee worth of machines to test medicine quality across the state.
The Maharashtra government has announced the deployment of new drug testing machines across the state, costing approximately Rs 1.2 crore.
These machines will be installed in state laboratories and health facilities to test the authenticity and safety of medicines, helping to curb the circulation of sub‑standard and counterfeit drugs.
The initiative is part of the state’s broader health policy to improve drug quality and protect patients from harmful medicines.
Officials expect the new equipment to reduce the time required for quality checks and increase the number of drugs tested each month.
These machines will be installed in state laboratories and health facilities to test the authenticity and safety of medicines, helping to curb the circulation of sub‑standard and counterfeit drugs.
The initiative is part of the state’s broader health policy to improve drug quality and protect patients from harmful medicines.
Officials expect the new equipment to reduce the time required for quality checks and increase the number of drugs tested each month.