The document discusses initiatives by the Government of India to promote research and development in the pharmaceutical sector. It provides details about the Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Research Programme (DPRP) launched by the Department of Science and Technology. DPRP aims to enhance capabilities of the Indian drugs industry through public-private partnerships. It provides grants and soft loans to support collaborative R&D projects between public institutions and industry. Over 50 industry-institutional alliances have been formed under this program.