Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY): Support for Development of Standards and Accreditation/Certification of Ayush Products and Materials in Collaboration With BIS, QCI and Other Relevant Scientific Institutions and Industrial R&D Centres

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Science, IT & Communications

Sub-categories: Research & Development

Target beneficiaries: Industries, University / Institution

Tags: Ayush Product Certification, Ayush Standards Development, Accreditation Of Ayush Products, BIS Collaboration, Industrial R&D Centres

• > Financial Assistance:
• Funding up to ₹20,00,000/- per year per organization/institution for the development of standards and related activities. > Reimbursable Expenditure:
• Salary of contractual manpower engaged in the project
• Collection and testing of samples
• Training of technical staff at PCIM&H, HPL, NABL, etc., as per approved norms
• Office expenses exclusively for the project
• Any other justified expenditure required to achieve project objectives. > Expected Deliverables:
• Development of standards for at least 20 Ayush materials per year along with associated technical activities

What is the objective of this scheme-component?

The objective is to develop scientific standards and certification frameworks for Ayush products and materials to ensure quality and safety. <br>

What types of organizations can participate in the scheme?

Organizations and institutes engaged in the development of standards of AYUSH materials, including research institutions and academic departments, can participate in the scheme. <br>

Who is eligible to apply under this component?

Medical, scientific, and standards development institutions, universities, and institutional departments in the government and private sector with adequate infrastructure and technical expertise are eligible to apply under this component. <br>

Is private sector participation allowed under this scheme?

Private sector institutions with sufficient technical expertise and infrastructure are eligible to participate in the scheme. <br>

What is the maximum funding available per organization or institution?

Funding up to ₹20.00 lakh per year per organization or institution is available for the development of standards and associated activities. <br>

What type of expenditure is reimbursable under the scheme?

Expenditure incurred on contractual manpower, sample collection and testing, training of technical staff, office expenses, and other justified project-related expenses is reimbursable under the scheme. <br>

Are salary costs for contractual staff covered under the funding?

Salary expenses for contractual manpower required specifically for the project are eligible for reimbursement under the scheme. <br>

Are costs for sample collection and testing supported?

Expenses related to the collection of samples and testing activities are covered and reimbursable under the scheme. <br>

Is training of technical staff included in the funding support?

Training of technical staff at recognized institutions such as the Pharmacopoeia Commission of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (PCIM&amp;H), HPL, NABL, or other approved agencies is supported as per approved cost norms. <br>

Are office expenses eligible for reimbursement?

Office expenses incurred exclusively for the project are eligible for reimbursement under the scheme. <br>

Can other project-related expenses be claimed under the scheme?

Any other expenditure that is justified and necessary for achieving the desired targets may be considered for reimbursement under the scheme. <br>

What are the expected deliverables under this component?

The institution is expected to develop standards for 20 AYUSH materials and undertake associated activities each year as part of the deliverables. <br>

What activities are included under ‘associated activities’?

Associated activities include research, documentation, testing, validation, and training activities required for the development of standards of AYUSH materials. <br>

How does this scheme contribute to the AYUSH sector?

The scheme contributes to strengthening the quality, safety, and standardization of AYUSH materials by supporting systematic development of standards and capacity-building activities. <br>

• https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/aogusysdsacrd
• https://ayush.gov.in/resources/pdf/schemes/aoushdhi.pdf

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