Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks 👉 Significance: Creates a robust ecosystem for bulk drug (API) manufacturing, reducing import dependence (especially on China). Promotion of Medical Device Parks 👉 Significance: Reduces reliance on imported medical devices and makes India a hub for affordable, quality equipment. Urea Subsidy 👉 Significance: Keeps fertilizer affordable for farmers but also…
Background and Context The focus is simple: provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices to the masses. Quick Facts Objectives Salient Features (a) Product Basket (b) Ensuring Quality (c) Role of PMBI Key Initiatives under PMBJP Incentives for PMBJP Kendra Owners Why is PMBJP Important? ✅ In summary: PMBJP is not just a scheme for…
Background and Rationale Quick Facts about AMD-CF Scheme Objectives Salient Features (A) Assistance for Common Facilities (B) Assistance for Testing Facilities National Medical Devices Policy, 2023 – The Bigger Picture While AMD-CF addresses immediate needs of infrastructure and testing, the National Medical Devices Policy, 2023 lays down a 25-year vision. Vision Goals Strategy Pillars Why…
Background and Context Quick Facts Objectives of SPI Salient Features – Three Components of SPI (A) Assistance to Pharmaceutical Industry for Common Facilities (API-CF) (B) Revamped Pharmaceutical Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme (RPTUAS) (C) Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices Promotion and Development Scheme (PMPDS) Why is SPI Important? ✅ In summary: The Strengthening Pharmaceuticals Industry (SPI) Scheme…
Background and Context Quick Facts Objectives Eligible Investment Expenditure under the following heads is counted as eligible for benefits: Eligible Products – Four Target Segments (This ensures coverage of critical and high-value medical devices that India largely imports today.) Financial Incentives Why is this Important? ✅ In summary: The PLI Scheme for Medical Devices provides…
Background and Context Quick Facts Objectives Salient Features (a) Bulk Drug or API (b) Scope of the Scheme (c) Eligible Investment Subsidy is linked to actual investment made in: Target Segments The scheme identifies two major routes of manufacturing: Financial Incentives Why is it Important? ✅ In summary: This PLI scheme is about securing India’s…
Background and Rationale Quick Facts Objectives Who Can Apply? The scheme covers both MSMEs and Non-MSMEs. Eligible entities include: Product Categories Covered Financial Incentive Structure Eligible Investment Expenditure Under this scheme, incentives are linked to investment made in: Why is this Important? ✅ In summary: The PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals is not just about subsidy—it…
Background and Need What is NBS Scheme? Purpose and Type Who decides the subsidy? Key Features Benefits of NBS Scheme Obligations of Fertilizer Companies under NBS ✅ In summary: The NBS scheme ensures fertilizers are affordable, nutrient use is balanced, and subsidy is efficiently targeted. It is a classic example of how policy balances farmers’…
Setu Bharatam INAM Pro+ Good Samaritan Award Scheme Parvatmala Pariyojana (National Ropeways Development Programme) Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims This is one of the most important recent initiatives: (a) Purpose (b) Coverage (c) Conditions (d) Implementation (e) Ex-Gratia in Hit-and-Run Cases (f) Legal Mandate
Background & Purpose 📌 Target: Scrapping around 1 crore unfit vehicles, not based on age, but strictly on their fitness condition. Objectives Salient Features (a) Certificate of Deposit (CoD) (b) Automated Testing Stations (ATSs) (c) Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) Incentive–Disincentive Strategy This is the heart of the programme. To encourage people to voluntarily scrap…
