South Asia's First Penicillin Plant Opened in India 
8/2/1956 11:28:45 AM 
Unique ID UN7759380 
Headline South Asia's First Penicillin Plant Opened in India 
Caption Description India's first penicillin plant was formally opened at Pimpri, near Poona, today, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as guest of honour. The World Health Organization (WHO) helped to draw the blueprints for the new plant, which was built with the help of UNICEF and the U.N. Technical Assistance Administration (TAA).  
The Prime Minister addressing a meeting of the staff of the plant and invited guests. Seated are Mrs. Indira Gandhi, Mr. Nehru's daughter, and Mr. Harekrushna Mahatab, Governor of Bombay State. 
Unique Identifier UN7759381 
NICA ID 86278 
Production Date 08/02/1956 11:37:48 AM 
City/Location Pimpri
Country India
Credit UN Photo