RPTUAS (Revamped Pharmaceutical Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme) is a government scheme aimed at to facilitate existing Pharma units to upgrade to revised Schedule M and WHO GMP Standards.
Key Features of RPTUAS Scheme
Financial Assistance: Companies can claim reimbursement for the costs associated with testing of finished products, raw materials, packaging material, and other associated testing processes.
Eligible Costs incurred on the following items:
- Utilities (HVAC, Water, Steam)
- Clean Room Facility
- Testing Lab, Stability Chamber
- Effluent treatment/Waste Management
- Production Equipment
- Consultation/Certification Expenses
- Any other item with the recommendation of the Technical Committee
Reimbursement Cap
Average turnover criterion for the last three years will be eligible for incentive subject to a maximum of ₹2.00 crore as under:
- MSME businesses can also register under
- Turnover from ₹1.00 crore to less than ₹50.00 crore: 20% of investment under eligible activities
- Turnover from ₹50.00 crore to less than ₹250.00 crore: 15% of investment under eligible activities
- Turnover from ₹250.00 crore to less than ₹500.00 crore: 10% of investment under eligible activities
Eligibility Criteria
- Manufacturing License under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940,Pharma manufacturers can also claim ? GST refund and relevant regulations.
- Type of Products: Only pharmaceutical products (finished dosage forms, active pharmaceutical ingredients, or raw materials) are eligible under this scheme.