Subsidy for Pharma Industry: RPTUAS Scheme
03 May 2025 Paras Nagpal

Subsidy for Pharma Industry: RPTUAS Scheme

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:

  1. Utilities (HVAC, Water, Steam)
  2. Clean Room Facility
  3. Testing Lab, Stability Chamber
  4. Effluent treatment/Waste Management
  5. Production Equipment
  6. Consultation/Certification Expenses
  7. 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.