Bulk Drug Park Scheme

• Central Sector Scheme by Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, approved by Cabinet on 20 March 2020 to set up 3 Bulk Drug Parks with shared world-class Common Infrastructure Facilities (CIF).
• Aim: cut API/bulk drug manufacturing cost, achieve economies of scale, and reduce import dependence on China (≈two-thirds of bulk drug imports).
• Total outlay ₹3,000 crore; tenure FY 2020-21 to FY 2026-27.