(a) whether schemes for upgradation of pharma industry including Small and Medium
Enterprises (SME) pharma sector has been taken up in view of the Commerce Ministry decision
to promote brand India as pharmacy of the world;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor and the steps proposed to be taken by the Government to
upgrade/promote pharma industries including SME pharma sector?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS AND MINISTER
OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
(SHRI SRIKANT KUMAR JENA)
(a) No Sir.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is supporting SME units in
Pharmaceutical Sector through their Credit Link Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS) to provide
incentive to Micro and Small Enterprises for technology upgradation. The micro and small drugs
and pharmaceutical units are also availing benefit under this Scheme.