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Government New Delhi, Delhi Est. 2008

Department of Pharmaceuticals

Government of India department under Chemicals and Fertilizers, setting pharmaceutical policy, PLI schemes, and bulk-drug parks since 2008.

1 program listed

About Department of Pharmaceuticals

The Department of Pharmaceuticals sits under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Created on 1 July 2008, it was set up to give sharper focus to the growth of India's high-potential pharmaceutical industry, one of the largest in the world.

Its charge covers policy, planning, development, and regulation of the sector, taking in drugs, pharmaceuticals, and related industries, and it oversees public-sector undertakings in the space while shaping policy to cement India's place as the pharmacy of the world. Among the frameworks it runs are drug pricing, the production-linked incentive schemes for pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and bulk-drug parks meant to cut import dependence and lift domestic manufacturing. It is based at Shastri Bhawan in New Delhi.

Pharma startups, drug manufacturers, biotech companies, and MedTech ventures looking for clarity on pharmaceutical policy, regulation, production-linked incentives, and government procurement in India stand to benefit. It is online at pharma-dept.gov.in.

Who they work with

Stages
Early Revenue Growth
Sectors
Biotech, Health & Pharma

Programs by Department of Pharmaceuticals 1

Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does Department of Pharmaceuticals run?

Department of Pharmaceuticals currently has 1 program listed in this directory, including Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech sector (PRIP). Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is Department of Pharmaceuticals a government organisation?

Yes. Department of Pharmaceuticals is listed under the government category. Its programs follow official government processes, and applications are submitted through official channels in your own name.

How do I evaluate whether a Department of Pharmaceuticals program fits my startup?

Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.

Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?

No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of Department of Pharmaceuticals and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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Important disclaimer

IncorpX is a private platform operated by a private company. It is not a government department, agency or official portal, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government body or of any organisation, incubator, accelerator, investor or partner listed in this directory. All program names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.

This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.

IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.

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