Our Mission
The Maharashtra State Chemists and Druggists Association is dedicated to protecting and advancing the interests of nearly 75,000 chemists and druggists across Maharashtra through education, advocacy, and collaboration.
We serve as an interface between industry, government and trade, while supplementing the government's role in the healthcare sector by ensuring the availability of medicines in the remotest corners of the state.
Our Objectives
The objects for which the association is established are:
Pharmaceutical Education
To aid and develop pharmaceutical education in all its branches and to co-ordinate the functioning of all the district associations in Maharashtra
Scientific Study & Research
To promote the scientific study of all branches of drug trade industry and allied lines and with a view there to establish, maintain or help in the establishment or maintenance of medical and pharmaceutical organisations, laboratories, research arrangements, seminars, refresher courses and also foundation and endowment of studentships or scholarships
Knowledge Diffusion
To encourage and assist the drug trade, industry & allied lines in the diffusion of useful knowledge by arrangement and provision of rooms holding of exhibitions, meetings and conferences, lectures, printing and publishing of newspapers, periodicals, journals, bulletins, leaflets, books, circulars etc.
Information Management
To collect and circulate statistics and all other such information relating to the drug trade, industry and allied lines
Library & Resources
To establish and maintain or to help in the establishment or maintenance of libraries and reading rooms for general use of the members of the association and all those engaged in the drug trade, industry and allied lines
Public Safety
To take necessary steps to safeguard the interest of the public in all possible ways particularly against misbranded, sub-standard or spurious drugs and medicines or help in the undertaking of legal action in such matter singly or in co-operation with others
Trade Interests Protection
To promote and protect the interests of Drug trade and allied lines in Maharashtra and of persons engaged therein
Trade Development
To promote the development of Drug trade
Representation
To elect or nominate representatives to legislatures, public or private bodies, committees etc.
National Collaboration
To subscribe to or become member of and co-operate with or amalgamate either wholly or partially with All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) whether incorporated or in part similar to those of this association or to help them financially
Professional Relations
To develop and maintain friendly relations amongst its members and all persons engaged in the trade and allied lines and profession and also government medical, mercantile or other public or private bodies individuals
Trade Standards
To maintain and establish uniformity in rules, regulations usages of the trade and the profession
Extension Programs
To organise extension lectures by eminent persons in the field of medicines, pharmacology and specialised ailment diagnosis methods
Medical Relief Services
To organize tours for suitable medical relief in areas affected by malnutrition, epidemics and other natural calamities
Powers & Capabilities
In order to achieve the above objects, the association shall have the following powers:
To acquire, purchase, lease, hire or otherwise, lands, buildings, and other property movable or immovable to construct, maintain or alter any house, buildings or lands or works necessary for the purpose of the association
To accept requests, gifts, donations and subscriptions or provide funds or endowment for the benefit of the association or for any specific purpose
To sell, let out, improve, develop, exchange, lease, mortgage or dispose off or turn to account otherwise deal in or with property of the association
To invest all monies not immediately required for the purposes of its business upon such securities or in such manner as may from time to time be determined by the executive committee and to make donations as and when thought fit
To borrow or raise money required for the purpose of the association upon such terms and in such manner and on such securities as may be determined and in particular by the issue of debentures charged upon all or any of the properties of the Association
To make, accept, endorse, execute, issue and negotiate promissory notes, bills of exchange, debentures and other negotiable instruments
To raise money by subscription or otherwise and to grant rights and privileges to the members
To do all such other acts, as may be conducive to the objects stated in the memorandum or to any one of them
Our Commitment
MSCDA is committed to being the voice of Maharashtra's pharmaceutical community, protecting their interests, promoting their professional development, and ensuring the highest standards in pharmaceutical trade and practice.
Through continuous education, robust advocacy, and unwavering support, we strive to create an environment where our members can thrive while serving the healthcare needs of Maharashtra's citizens.