Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Bulk Drugs (KSMs, DIs and APIs)

What it is

Reduce import dependence in critical pharmaceutical inputs by attracting investment and production for identified KSM, DI and API products in India.

What you get

• PLI support for identified bulk-drug KSM, DI and API manufacturing

Who it is for

• the applicant is a manufacturer registered in India
• the proposed product is one of the 41 eligible KSM, DI or API products in the controlling Gazette/guidelines and amendments
• the project is a greenfield project and satisfies the applicable target-segment investment threshold
• the applicant meets the applicable production, domestic-sales, commercial-operation and reporting conditions before claiming incentive
• the applicant follows the official application, selection, bank-guarantee, claim and verification route
• the current selected-applicant and claim status is confirmed from the Department or designated implementing route

How to apply

1. 1
   Map the product to the controlling list

   Verify the KSM, DI or API against the 41-product list and identify the target segment, production route and applicable amendments.

   Official step
2. 2
   Confirm current route and status

   Check the Department of Pharmaceuticals portal and current notices for any new application round; the original 120-day application window has closed.

   Official step
3. 3
   Prepare greenfield and threshold evidence

   Document the greenfield project, investment threshold, capacity, commercial-operation plan, statutory approvals and bank-guarantee requirements.

   Official step
4. 4
   Track amendments and claim conditions

   Reconcile SCOD, successor-in-interest, product-specific approval, production, domestic-sales, audit, claim and bank-guarantee conditions before making any benefit estimate.

   Official step
5. 5
   Submit through the official route

   If a permitted application or claim action is available, submit through the current official route and retain approval, bank-guarantee, production, sales and audit evidence.

   Official step

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