**Summary:**
This Office Memorandum, reference number A11016032019D, issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Directorate General of Health Services, Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Admin. Section, and dated March 26, 2021, addresses the procedure for CDSCO employees seeking approval to pursue higher qualifications. To ensure uniformity, all proposals from CDSCO Zones/Laboratories regarding regular employees pursuing higher education must be submitted to CDSCO HQ for prior approval, superseding any previous orders. This memorandum has been approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). Inquiries can be directed to Amit Kumar, Dy. Director/Admin. The memorandum has been circulated to all Zones/Laboratories under CDSCO, the DCGI Secretariat, and the IT section for uploading to the CDSCO website.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for health policy.
Directorate General of Health Services: An attached office of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare providing technical expertise in public health.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization: National Regulatory Authority responsible for regulating pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
CDSCOHQ: Refers to the headquarters of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization.
DCGI: Drugs Controller General of India, head of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization.
New Delhi: The location of the FDA Bhawan and the CDSCO office.
Amit Kumar: Dy. DirectorAdmin at CDSCO.
FDA Bhawan: Building where CDSCO office is located in New Delhi