Department of Pharmaceuticals Launches Second Application Round for Rs 5,000 Crore PRIP Scheme
The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, announced the second call for applications under the Rs 5,000 crore Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech (PRIP) Scheme. Aimed at strengthening India's pharma and MedTech R&D ecosystem, the scheme offers financial support up to Rs 100 crore per project for startups, MSMEs, and companies. Applications open mid-September across two tracks targeting early-stage (TRL 1-3) and later-stage (TRL 4-6) projects, covering priority areas like new medicines, biosimilars, and advanced medical devices.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (70/100). Lens Score 42/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (65–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 28 Aug, 11:24 am. Other outlets followed.