UP Pharmaceutical Industry Policy 2018: Complete Guide

Capital + Interest Subsidy, Stamp Duty ReliefLegacy Policy — Existing Eligibility OnlyNew Projects Use the 2023 PolicyLast reviewed: Aug 2026

What Is the Policy?

The Uttar Pradesh Pharmaceutical Industry Policy, 2018 covered formulation and API units, with capital subsidy, interest subsidy, and stamp duty relief. It is administered by the Infrastructure & Industrial Development Department.

Is this still live? It is retained primarily for units that already obtained eligibility under it. New pharma projects should apply under the 2023 Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Policy instead — this 2018 policy is not the right starting point for a fresh application.

What Did It Cover?

What	Details
Capital subsidy	For formulation and API units
Interest subsidy	On term loans
Stamp duty	Relief

Please verify: exact rates aren't published in the policy's own FAQ source — if you already hold eligibility under this policy, confirm your specific entitlement against your Eligibility Certificate and the notified Government Order in force when it was issued. See the complete UP Pharmaceutical Industry Policy FAQ for the fully sourced detail.

Can a Unit Switch to the 2023 Policy?

Only with the sanctioning committee's approval, and only before an Eligibility Certificate is issued — not after. Once your Eligibility Certificate under the 2018 policy is issued, you're locked into its terms.

What Determines Which Policy Applies to Me?

Whether your Letter of Comfort (LoC) or registration date falls in the 2018 or 2023 policy window determines your entitlement — this is the key check for both investors and district officers.

How to Proceed

If you have an existing Eligibility Certificate under this 2018 policy, your entitlement follows its terms — confirm the specifics against that certificate
If you registered or received an LoC before an Eligibility Certificate was issued, check whether switching to the 2023 policy is still possible via the sanctioning committee
If you're starting a new pharma project today, apply under the 2023 Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Policy instead of this one

Frequently Asked Questions

I'm starting a new pharma unit — should I apply under this policy?

No — new pharma projects should apply under the 2023 Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Policy. This 2018 policy is retained only for units that already obtained eligibility under it.

My Eligibility Certificate hasn't been issued yet — can I move to the 2023 policy instead?

Only with the sanctioning committee's approval, and only before the Eligibility Certificate is issued. After issuance, you're bound by the 2018 policy's terms.

Not sure which pharma policy applies to your unit?

ClaimDesk (A NorthStar Advisors brand, Noida) helps you confirm whether your registration/LoC date puts you under the 2018 or 2023 policy, and what that means for your entitlement. The first conversation is completely free.

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Official Source
Official portal: niveshmitra.up.gov.in Administered by: Infrastructure & Industrial Development Dept. Last reviewed: Aug 2026

This page summarizes publicly available scheme information. For the current official notification, application form and exact eligibility conditions, always confirm on the portal above before applying or filing a claim.