India, March 31 -- For decades, India's pharmaceutical industry has built its reputation on scale and speed, cementing its status as the "Pharmacy to the World." At the heart of this success lies stringent quality control (QC), ensuring drug safety, efficacy, and compliance with global standards, optimal patient outcomes and access to lifesaving drugs. However, as automation, AI, and rapid microbiological methods reshape QC, a growing challenge leads to slow progress-a shortage of skilled professionals who are adept at operating these evolving systems.

Fresh graduates have theoretical knowledge, might have the intent and interest, but hands-on expertise is missing, while experienced professionals, trained in manual QC methods, struggle t...