(a) whether small and medium scale pharma sector is unorganized due to which large scale pharma units are dominating Government policies;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the reaction of the Government thereto; and
(d) the steps taken by the Government to protect the interests of small and medium scale units in pharma sector?
MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI VIRBHADRA SINGH)
(a) to (c): Government policies are formulated keeping in view the interests of the domestic pharmaceutical
industry, including small and medium scale pharmaceutical sector.
(d): Government is supporting small and medium scale units in pharmaceuticals sector through various schemes/
programmes. More important schemes/programmes include Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS) to provide incentives
to micro and small enterprises for technology up gradation, Credit Guarantee Scheme, ISO-9000/ISO-14001/HACCP
Reimbursement Scheme, Micro and Small Enterprises - Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP), Public Procurement Policy
for Micro and Small Enterprises and National Manufacturing Competitive Programme to enhance their productivity and
competitiveness.