Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers

PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals – USPC Prelims

Aim: To enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities by increasing investment and production in the sector and contributing to product diversification to high value goods in the pharmaceutical sector. Under the scheme, manufacturers of pharmaceutical goods registered in India will be grouped based on their Global Manufacturing Revenue (GMR) to ensure wider applicability of the scheme across the pharmaceutical …

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PLI Scheme for Bulk Drugs – UPSC Prelims

PLI Scheme for Bulk Drugs Objective: To attain self-reliance and reduce import dependence in critical Key Starting Materials (KSMs)/Drug Intermediates (DIs) and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in India. Under the Scheme, financial incentives shall be given based on threshold investment and domestic sales made by selected applicants for the eligible products. Duration: FY 2020-21 to FY 2029-30 What are APIs? It …

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National Food Security Act, 2013 – UPSC Prelims

Ministry/Department :  Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Aim is to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two thirds of India’s population i.e. 75% in rural areas and 50% in urban areas. Scheme: It converts the various existing food security schemes into legal entitlements (i.e.) from welfare based approach to rights based approach. …

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Jan Aushadhi Scheme – UPSC Prelims

Ministry/Department :  Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers Objective : To make available quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all Scheme: Medicines will be made available through outlets known as Jan Aushadhi Stores (JASs). State Governments are required to provide space in Government Hospital premises or any other suitable locations for the …

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