Launch Year 2021 Special Focus:

North Eastern and

Andaman and
Centrally Nicobar Islands
Type
Sponsored

National Food Security Mission-

Revamped
Subsume Pharmaceuticals
Oil Palm programme
Technology
Upgradation Assistance Scheme
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Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance
(RPTUAS) Scheme

Revised Schedule-M & WHO-

GMP (Good Manufacturing
Practices) standards

Comprehensive review by the Scheme Steering

Committee in light of the requirements of the
revised Schedule-M of the Drugs and Cosmetics
Rule, 1945
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To help upgrade the technological capabilities of our
Aim
pharmaceutical industry and ensure its alignment with
the global standards

Any pharmaceutical manufacturing unit with a turnover

of less than 500 crores that requires technology and
quality upgradation
Eligibility
Preference remains for MSMEs, supporting smaller
players in achieving high-quality manufacturing standards
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Key Features

The scheme introduces more flexible financing options, emphasizing 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

In alignment with revised Schedule-M and WHO-GMP standards, the scheme now supports a
broader range of technological upgrades

➢ Eligible activities include improvements such as HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning) systems, water and steam utilities, testing laboratories, stability chambers,
clean room facilities, effluent treatment, waste management etc.
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Key Features

Integration with state government schemes, enabling units to benefit from additional top-up
assistance

➢ To maximize support for the pharmaceutical industry in their technology upgradation efforts

Robust verification mechanism through a Project Management Agency, ensuring

transparency, accountability and the efficient allocation of resources
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Incentive Structure

Pharmaceutical units with the following average turnover for the last three years will be
eligible for incentive subject to a maximum of Rs. 1.00 crore per unit
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 Homework

Q1. Which of the following incentives are correctly matched according to the benefits under the
scheme?
1. Turnover of less than 50 crore: 10% of investment
2. Turnover from 50 crore to less than 250 crore: 15% of investment
3. Turnover from 250 crore to less than 500 crore: 20% of investment

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All are correctly matched
[E] All are incorrectly matched
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Principles of Human Resource Management

Important MCQ
Q. Consider the following statement regarding the above
discussed scheme and select the correct ones?
a. Mission plans to increase oil palm cultivation to 1 million
hectares by 2025-26 and 1.7-1.8 million hectares by 2029-30.
b. Under the scheme, oil palm farmers will be provided financial
assistance and will get remuneration under a price and viability
formula.
c. It is a Central Sector Scheme with a special focus on the North
east region and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[1] a and b only
[2] b and c only
[3] a and c only
[4] a, b and c
[5] None of the above
Answer : [1] a and b only