24-04-2025
TNAU, Akums sign MoU to synergise pharma innovations
The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals to advance research and development in pharmaceutical formulations and jointly develop sustainable healthcare solutions.
The Department of Processing and Food Engineering at Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute in the TNAU campus will explore novel applications of agri-based inputs for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical use, focusing on sustainable, plant-derived resources, while Akums will leverage its vast expertise in pharmaceutical development with TNAU's advanced agricultural research capabilities, a press release said.
The MoU provides for industrial training and internships in pharmaceutical processing and formulation techniques.
Additionally, Akums will collaborate with the Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute (AEC&RI), Kumulur, to explore the commercialisation of novel formulations for both domestic and export markets under ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) sponsored CRP (Consortium Research Platform) on SA Project, funded by CIPHET (Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology), Ludhiana.
Sanjeev Jain, Managing Director of Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, said the partnership holds immense potential to develop effective pharmaceutical formulations that are environmentally friendly as well. The MoU will enhance the utility of agricultural resources in healthcare, P. Rajkumar, Dean, AEC and RI, TNAU, Kumulur, added.
