Background Generic veterinary medicines are not easily available for use in many parts of the country. Hence initiative for establishment of 'Pashu Aushadhi Vikray Kendras’ is proposed for availability of affordable generic veterinary medicines for sale through PM – Kisan Samriddhi (PM-KSKs) and Cooperative Societies. This initiative will ensure availability of Generic Veterinary Medicine to the farmers at affordable price. Further, it will provide impetus to Animal Health Sector in the country. Implementation agency The scheme is a component of Livestock Health and Disease Control Program (LHDCP) of Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. The initiative will be taken up in association with Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Cooperation and Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI). Eligibility Criteria to open Pashu Aushadhi Vikray Kendra PM-KSKs and Cooperative Societies will be eligible for opening Pashu Aushadhi Vikray Kendras. Any PM-KSK/Cooperative Society applying for a Pashu Aushadhi Vikray Kendra will have to employ B. Pharma / D. Pharma degree holders and produce proof of the same at the time of submitting applications or at the time of final approval. Requirements to open Pashu Aushadhi Vikray Kendra Minimum space of 120 sq. ft, owned or hired, duly supported by proper lease agreement or space allotment letter. Applicant (Recognised PM-KSK/CS) will arrange the space for running the Pashu Aushadhi Vikray Kendra and DAHD will have no role for arranging space. Proof of having a pharmacist with name and registration details. Drug Sale Licensing from State Drug Control Authority. These can also be submitted at the time of final approval If applicant PM-KSK or CS is situated in aspirational districts (backward district) or aspirational blocks as notified by the NITI Aayog, in Himalayan, Island territories and North- Eastern states, the applicant has to submit suitable certificate/proof from respective authorities along with undertaking at the time of application. The applicant must mention the category for getting the suitable benefit and category mentioned in application form. Once the category is selected by the applicant, later on applicant will not be able to change it in future due to any reason. Margins and Incentives Operating Margin: Pashu Aushadhi Vikray Kendra operating agency will be provided 20% margin on MRP (Excluding taxes) of each drug. Special Incentive: One time special incentive of 1.50 lakh shall be granted for Pashu Aushadhi Vikray Kendra opened Pashu Aushadhi Vikray Kendra at aspirational districts (backward district) or aspirational blocks as notified by the NITI Aayog & in Himalayan, Island territories and North-Eastern States. This special incentive will be provided as a one-time financial support on reimbursement basis for opening of new Pashu Aushadhi Vikray Kendra against submission of original bills and restricted up to actual expenditure incurred. Normal Incentive - The incentive at the rate of 20% (10% purchase based and 10% stock based) will be provided to PAVK. 10% will be disbursed based on purchase made by the Kendra in a month and remaining 10% will be on the basis of stocking mandate or if the Kendra has maintained the sufficient stock of required number of medicines during the month. This normal incentive shall be applicable to all PAVKs. How to apply Applicants intending to open Pashu Aushadhi Vikray Kendras need to apply through the online application portal of the DAHD . Application fees of Rs. 5,000/- (Non-refundable) shall be deposited along with application form. Application fee will not applicable in case of applicant PMKSK/CS is situated in aspirational districts (backward district) or aspirational blocks as notified by the NITI Aayog, in Himalayan, Island territories and NorthEastern states. For exemption of fee the applicant has to submit the proof of their category. Source : Pashu Aushadhi Vikray Kendra portal