Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 13 January, 2026 laid the foundation stone for the Pharmaceutical Academy for Global Excellence (PAGE) at Sanathal, Ahmedabad in Gujarat.

PAGE is an industry-driven initiative led by the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA), with support from major pharmaceutical companies. The IPA has committed USD 50 million towards the project, which aims to elevate pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality standards. The academy is set to establish world-class training institutes equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, focusing on developing skilled talent in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality systems, and operations.

According to the institute's statement, "PAGE seeks to create world-class training institutes with state-of-the-art infrastructure to develop highly skilled talent across pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality systems, and operations, critical to sustaining India’s global leadership in medicines." The initiative is expected to play a crucial role in enhancing India’s position as a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, addressing the growing demand for highly trained professionals in the sector.