Hemant G. Koshia, PhD, MPharm Food and Drugs Control Administration, INDIA

Dr. Hemant G. Koshia is working as Commissioner at Food & Drugs Control Administration (FDCA), Gujarat, INDIA since January 2009.

Diverse experience of 34 years in regulatory affairs working in government and industry. Leading a cross-functional team of 1465 diverse regulatory experts to implement & enforce applicable regulation to regulate 4697 drug manufacturers and 39865 sales units in Gujarat. Playing a pivotal role in transformation of pharmaceutical sector in Gujarat to emerge as a favourable investment destination with proactive & pragmatic approaches.

He is actively representing in many International, national & state level committees like council of expert (CoE) of United States Pharmacopoeia (USP), Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB), Central Advisory Committee (CAC), Drug Consultative Committee (DCC), etc. Attended maximum number of CAC meetings as compared to others in person.

Dr. Koshia persuaded his graduation & post-graduation in Pharmaceutical Sciences at L.M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, INDIA and Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Saurashtra University, Gujarat, INDIA.

He played a vital role in the implementation of e-governance in the Food & Drugs Control Administration, Gujarat. He has received many Awards & Recognitions from Central Govt., State Govt. & Various professional bodies for e-Governance and Good Governance.