(a) the status of implementation of the scheme ‘Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks’ in the country, State/ UT-wise;
(b) the details of criteria set for selection of a particular place for setting up Bulk Drug Park;
(c) whether Telangana is known as pharmacy of the country and if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government proposes to set up Bulk Drug Park under the Bulk Drug Parks Scheme in Telangana; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS
(Dr. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)
(a) to (e): The scheme “Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks” provides for grant-in-aid support for creation of Common Infrastructure Facilities to 3 bulk drug parks. The selection criteria is laid down in the detailed guidelines of the scheme, which are available on the website of the Department of Pharmaceuticals i.e. http://pharmaceuticals.gov.in. Under this scheme, Department of Pharmaceuticals has received proposals from 13 states, including Telangana. The proposals are under evaluation.
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