Jan Aushadhi Kendras

July 24, 2026 3:49 PM

Jan Aushadhi Kendras deliver Rs 45,000 crore savings in 12 years

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has helped citizens save an estimated ₹45,000 crore on medicine purchases over the past 12 years by expanding access to affordable quality generic medicines through a rapidly growing network of Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs), the government informed Parliament on Friday. According to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, 20,149 Jan Aushadhi Kendras were operational across the country as of June 30, 2026, with the scheme now covering...

July 24, 2026 3:19 PM

Over 20,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras operational across India; govt targets 25,000 by March 2027

A total of 20,149 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (JAKs) are operational across the country as of June 30, 2026, with the government aiming to expand the network to 25,000 centres by March 2027, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers J.P Nadda informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. In a written reply, Nadda said Tamil Nadu accounts for 1,631 Jan Aushadhi Kendras, including 74 in the Kallakurichi Lok Sabha constituency, comprising 62 in Salem and 12 in Kallakurichi district. The Pr...

March 20, 2026 3:51 PM

Government expands access to affordable generic medicines through 18,646 Jan Aushadhi Kendras: Anupriya Patel

The government on Friday said that 18,646 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) are currently operational across the country under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), significantly enhancing access to affordable generic medicines. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Anupriya Patel stated that Maharashtra accounts for 727 centres, while Madhya Pradesh has 634 Kendras as of February 28, 2026. The scheme offers a wide range of medicin...

December 16, 2025 6:24 PM

Govt targets 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras by March 2027 to expand access to affordable medicines

The government has set a target of increasing the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country to 25,000 by March 2027 to further expand access to quality generic medicines at affordable prices, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers informed Parliament. Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, a total of 17,610 Jan Aushadhi Kendras were operational across India as of November 30, 2025, a sharp rise from just 80 stores in 2014. The steady expansion reflects growing publ...

September 4, 2025 10:26 PM

PM Modi hails NextGen GST reforms as boost to ease of living, healthcare, and economic growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the transformative impact of the Government’s NextGen GST reforms, underscoring their role in enhancing ease of living, strengthening public health and nutrition, and supporting India’s middle class, MSMEs, and rural economy. Addressing the latest phase of the reform, PM Modi described the measures as a continuation of India’s decade-long commitment to bold economic reforms, including corporate tax reductions, GST implementation, and pe...

March 26, 2025 12:18 PM

Over 15,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras opened nationwide under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has seen significant growth, with a total of 15,057 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) opened across the country as of February 28, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on Tuesday. These Jan Aushadhi Kendras, spread across various States and Union Territories, aim to provide affordable generic medicines to the public. The initiative is designed to ensure that essential medicines are available at signif...