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Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks

Updated: 17 Oct 2025
Ministry: Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers
Beneficiary: Miscellaneous

Overview

The Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks Scheme (2020–21 to 2024–25) is a Central Sector initiative supporting three mega parks in Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh with up to ₹1,000 crore each to build common infrastructure for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

  • Aim: To develop 3 mega Bulk Drug parks in India in partnership with States.
  • Type: Central Sector Scheme
  • In-principle' approval has been granted to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh for setting up bulk drug park. 
  • Such parks will provide Common Infrastructure Facilities (CIF)at one place thereby creating a robust ecosystem for manufacturing.
  • Tenure: From FY 2020-2021 to FY 2024-2025.
  • Financial assistance: 
    • 70% of the project cost in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh assistance 
    • 90% of the project cost in Himachal Pradesh
    • Maximum assistance for one Park would be limited to Rs. 1000 crores.