‘What is govt’s intention behind selling profitable IMPC?’: Priyanka Gandhi | Latest News India
Oct 07, 2024 12:18 AM IST Taking to social media platform X, Priyanka Gandhi raised concerns over the government’s decision to sell the IMPCL located in Almora, Uttarakhand. Hitting out at the Bharatiya Janata party-led Centre over the reported plans to privatise and sell Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited (IMPCL), Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi said the plans have “exposed” the “hypocrisy” of promoting Ayurveda and AYUSH. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi during a public meeting (PTI)(PTI) Taking to social media platform X, Gandhi raised concerns over the government’s decision to sell the IMPCL located in Almora, Uttarakhand and pointed out that the company, which was established in 1978 by the central and state governments, plays a significant role in the production of Ayurveda and Unani medicines. She noted that IMPCL reported a profit of ₹18 crore last year and is set to distribute a dividend of ₹6 crore to the government. She highlighted that the company employs over 500 individuals and relies on thousands of small farmers for raw materials. “What is the government’s intention behind …