Revamped RPTUA Scheme

• Revised Pharmaceutical Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme (RPTUAS) is a Central Sector grant-in-aid scheme by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers to help small/medium pharma units upgrade to Revised Schedule M and WHO-GMP standards.
• Outlay ₹300.10 crore for FY 2024-25 to 2025-26; incentive 10–20% of investment, capped at ₹2 crore per unit.
• Relevant for GS-III (Industry, Pharmaceuticals, Atmanirbhar Bharat) and GS-II (Health regulation, MSME welfare).