SUDHIR BHAGWAT
Head of HSE supplier risk and watershed, Novartis, India
Chair of the PSCI Musi River Sub-team

Abstract

The Musi River flows through Hyderabad in Telangana State, Southern India. It is fed by the world -heritage Hussain Sagar Lake, known as the “heart of the world.” Once upon a time the Musi River was enjoyed by locals and tourists alike for its beauty and amenity. However, it has sadly now become increasingly polluted due to a combination of population and industrial growth—as well as poor wastewater management—and is no longer the site of wonder it once was. The Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI) is committed to supporting the State of Telangana’s initiative to revitalize the river. Our goal is to ensure that every single supplier with a connection to a PSCI member will be visited, audited, or contacted directly to promote the best technologies for wastewater management by March 2023.

The Musi River flows through Hyderabad in Telangana State, Southern India. It is fed by the world -heritage Hussain Sagar Lake, known as the “heart of the world.” Once upon a time the Musi River was enjoyed by locals and tourists alike for its beauty and amenity. However, it has sadly now become increasingly polluted due to a combination of population and industrial growth—as well as poor wastewater management—and is no longer the site of wonder it once was. Over many years, the pollution has affected the lake and the Musi River watershed, impacting local communities to the point they can no longer enjoy this stunning natural site. Thankfully, it is not irreversible.

In response to this crisis, the State of Telangana dedicated itself to a long-term initiative seeking to revitalize the area and restore the river to its original glory. India is the world’s largest bulk drug manufacturer, with many of these suppliers based in the Hyde ... ...