The Indian health ministry has taken several steps to control the production of spurious medicines. Some of these actions are:

• Implementation of stringent laws: Laws such as the Drugs and Cosmetics Act have been implemented to regulate the manufacture, sale and distribution of medicines in India. These laws have been made more stringent and penalties for violators have been increased.
• Strengthening of regulatory bodies: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has been strengthened to improve the evaluation and monitoring of medicines. They have also set up a pharmacovigilance program to monitor the safety of drugs.
• Improved quality control: The government has set up laboratories and testing facilities to ensure the quality of medicines produced. They have also made it mandatory for all drugs to be labeled with a unique identifier code so that they can be traced back to their manufacturer.
• Increased public awareness: The government has launched campaigns to create awareness among the public about the dangers of spurious medicines and how to identify them.
• Collaboration with industry: The government has collaborated with the pharmaceutical industry to improve the quality of medicines produced and to develop better monitoring systems.

These actions taken by the Indian health ministry have helped in reducing the production of spurious medicines and ensuring the availability of only authentic medicines for the public.