Pharma major Lupin Limited announced that its corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm, the Lupin Foundation won the prestigious award for ‘Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility’ at the India Pharma Awards 2019 held in Greater Noida (National Capital Region). Lupin was conferred this award in the category for companies with turnover more than INR 500 Cr. The jury panel, represented by various segments of the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry chose the Lupin Foundation for its unwavering commitment and efforts to uplift the rural population in remote areas across India through initiatives focused on socio-economic improvement and women and children welfare.

Commenting on the occasion, Shri Sita Ram Gupta, Executive Director, Lupin Foundation said, “It is an honour to be bestowed with this prestigious award. As a frontrunner in the CSR space, we strive to give back to society and make a positive impact. This award acknowledges the organisation’s commitment towards society. Such recognitions also encourage us to deepen our CSR footprint — continually building on the vision provided by our beloved founder, Dr Desh Bandhu Gupta.”

Currently, in its seventh year, the India Pharma Awards celebrates the advancements and achievements of the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry.  The event was a part of the India Pharma Week 2019 held in Greater Noida (National Capital Region) between 26 – 28 November 2019 and recognises companies and personnel from this industry.