Department of Pharmaceuticals revamps scheme to support drug companies

12 Mar 2024 Evaluate

The Chemicals and Fertilisers ministry said that the Department of Pharmaceuticals has revamped a scheme which entails financial assistance to drug companies to help them upgrade their facilities to produce medicines conforming to global standards.

The ministry said as per the revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme (PTUAS), the government has expanded the scope of the initiative beyond MSMEs to include any pharmaceutical manufacturing unit with a turnover of less than Rs 500 crore that requires technology and quality upgradation. It added preference however remains for MSMEs, supporting smaller players in achieving high-quality manufacturing standards.

It stated the revamped scheme also introduces more flexible financing options, emphasising subsidies on reimbursement basis, over traditional credit-linked approach. This flexibility is designed to diversify the financing options of the participating units, facilitating a more widespread adoption of the scheme. Besides, in alignment with revised Schedule-M and WHO-GMP standards, it sated the scheme now supports a broader range of technological upgrades. It said eligible activities include improvements such as HVAC systems, water and steam utilities, testing laboratories, stability chambers, clean room facilities, effluent treatment, waste management etc. ensuring comprehensive support for participating units.


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