Positive Discussion Held On Pending Demands Of Haffkine Corporation Employees: Sachin Ahir
Mumbai, August 26, 2026: A positive discussion was held on the long-pending demands of employees of Haffkine Bio-Pharmaceutical Corporation, including implementation of the Assured Career Progression Scheme and modernisation of the corporation, Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairman Sachin Ahir said. Employee Demands Discussed A meeting to discuss various issues concerning Haffkine…
Mumbai, August 26, 2026 - Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairman Sachin Ahir presided over a constructive meeting with Haffkine Bio-Pharmaceutical Corporation employees to address their longstanding demands. Held at Vidhan Bhavan with the presence of the Food and Drug Administration Minister Narhari Zirwal, the meeting brought together senior officials such as Additional Chief Secretary Sanjay Khandare and the Under Secretary of the Finance Department, K.T.
Badgujar, along with Haffkine's Additional Managing Director Ramesh Chavan and employees' representatives.
Employee demands, including the immediate implementation of the Assured Career Progression Scheme and the modernization of the corporation, took center stage in the discussions. Minister Zirwal conveyed a positive response to the former, sparking optimism among employees awaiting a resolution for this long-standing issue.
The meeting also delved into the need for strengthening and modernizing Haffkine Corporation. Ahir directed the administration to promptly submit a proposal to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation for the provision of essential medicines through Haffkine, which would bolster the corporation's production capacity and enhance its self-reliance.
Emphasizing the role of Haffkine's existing infrastructure and expertise, Ahir stressed the importance of effectively utilizing these resources to meet the escalating demand for medicines in public healthcare institutions. He highlighted that modernization would also contribute to ensuring a steady supply of vital medicines.
The gathering granted employees' representatives a platform to voice their service-related demands directly to the relevant authorities. The discussions primarily focused on improving the corporation's overall functioning and financial sustainability.
Sachin Ahir expressed confidence in the government's favorable stance towards employees' demands and the corporation's modernization. He voiced optimism that the decisions taken during the meeting would resolve pending issues and fortify Haffkine Bio-Pharmaceutical Corporation for the long haul.
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