CAG Report Reveals Madhya Pradesh's Procurement of Banned Drugs Amid Fatal Cough Syrup Incident

Oct 10, 2025 11:21 pm CST

A recent CAG audit has revealed that Madhya Pradesh's public health corporation procured banned medications worth Rs 1.8 crore between 2017-2022, despite central prohibitions. This regulatory failure has gained heightened scrutiny following the deaths of 23 children from toxic cough syrup in Chhindwara, raising serious concerns about the state's pharmaceutical safety protocols and oversight mechanisms.