NIPER Mohali signs grant agreement with Novartis Healthcare Private Limited

In a significant step towards fostering academia-industry collaboration and strengthening research and innovation in the pharmaceutical sector, the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali signed an agreement with Novartis Healthcare Private Limited (NHPL). The agreement was signed in the presence of Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers in New Delhi today.

Manoj Joshi stated that this is a good initiative and that expanding such efforts will significantly enhance the usefulness and impact of a researcher’s work in line with industry requirements. He stressed on the need to move beyond pilot stages and ensure that research efforts are effectively aligned with industry requirements, thereby strengthening the impact of industry-academia collaboration.

Awadhesh Kumar Choudhary, Senior Economic Advisor, Department of Pharmaceuticals; Dr. Kinny Singh, Deputy Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals; Prof. Dulal Panda, Director, NIPER Mohali; Prof. Joydev Kumar Laha, Professor, NIPER Mohali; Amitabh Dube, Country President India, Novartis; and Ms. Sadhna Joglekar, Head Development India, Novartis were present during the signing ceremony.(updated on 15th aprill 2026)