| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative Name | SHRESTH (State Health Regulatory Excellence Index) |
| Launched On | 12 August 2025 |
| Launched By | Union Health Ministry |
| Objective | Benchmark and strengthen state drug regulatory systems |
| Focus Areas | Medicine quality, safety, efficacy, and uniform regulation |
| Oversight Body | Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) |
| Categories of States | Manufacturing States (27 indices), Distribution States/UTs (23 indices) |
| Evaluation Themes | Human Resources, Infrastructure, Licensing, Surveillance, Responsiveness |
| Data Submission | States submit data by 25th of every month; scored on 1st of next month |
| Ranking Transparency | Shared with all States/UTs |
| Linked Initiatives | NSQ Dashboard expansion, National Symposium, Joint trainings, Capacity-building workshops |
| Global Context | Aligns with India's WHO ML3 status for vaccines |
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