Which of the following organisations developed the tablet 'Saheli'?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow.
Saheli is an oral contraceptive pill for females, taken once a week. It was developed by scientists at the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow, India, as part of research to find new and better methods of birth control.
NCERT Extract:
Population Stabilisation and Birth Control – “… Saheli –the new oral contraceptive for the females contains a non-steroidal preparation. It is a ‘once a week’ pill with very few side effects and high contraceptive value.”