SCHEME FOR ASSISTANCE FOR PHARMACIES 
 

ELIGIBILITY
. Projects : New/existing pharmacies promoted by persons with pharmacy qualification, either a Diploma or a degree as prescribed in the notification for setting up a  pharmacy and amendments made from time to time by the Drugs controller. Project costing upto Rs. 25.00 lakhs.
. Promoters : Should be a holder of Degree or Diploma in pharmacy  recognised by the government of Kerala as prescribed in the notification for setting up pharmacy subject to amendments made from time to time in it. All the normal stipulations for starting medical stores would also apply. 
. End use : Only for erection of fixed assets. This will include cost of land, building and equipments. 
. Working Capital : The applicant should give documentary evidence on the availability of adequate working capital funds from commercial bank of his choice before disbursement of any portion of loan amount.

MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNT

.For projects costing upto Rs. 10.00 lakhs :  75 per cent of the estimated project cost. 
.Projects costing above Rs. 10.00 lakhs and upto Rs. 25.00 lakhs :  Two third of the estimated project cost . 
. Margin on security :  Minimum margin shall be 15% of acceptable principle security assets. 

MINIMUM PROMOTERS CONTRIBUTION

.For projects costing upto Rs.10.00 lakhs  :  25 per cent of the estimated project cost.
.For projects costing above Rs.10.00 lakhs and upto Rs.25.00 lakhs  : One-third of the estimated project cost. 

 

MAXIMUM REPAYMENT PERIOD

 . Upto 8 1/2 yrs. including a maximum gestation period of 1 1/2 yrs. for starting the repayment of principal amount.

SECURITY FOR THE LOAN

. Primary security : The fixed assets both existing and that acquired with the loan, like land, building equipment, etc. 
. Collateral cover : As per Norms
.Personal  guarantee : Of all promoters, shareholders having more than 5 per cent share in the equity and co-obligants. (if any) 

All the standard terms prescribed for sanction by the Corporation would also be applicable.
 
 
   Scheme
.Special Schemes
.Scheme For Existing Well Run Profit Making Enterprises
.Normal Term Loan Scheme