Research projects under PRIP scheme

• PRIP = Promotion of Research & Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector — a Central Sector Scheme of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, aimed at shifting India's pharma sector from cost-based to innovation-based growth.
• Total outlay ₹5,000 crore over the scheme period; two components — A (CoEs at NIPERs) and B (financial assistance to industry/start-ups/MSMEs).
• Currency for Prelims 2026: 710 industry/start-up/MSME project proposals were received by 19 Nov 2025; ₹183.46 cr released by 31 Jan 2026 to seven CoEs.