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

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...

Government regulates prices of life-saving drugs through key health schemes: Anupriya Patel

March 20, 2026 3:50 PM

Government regulates prices of life-saving drugs through key health schemes: Anupriya Patel

The Government on Friday said that the prices of life-saving drugs in India are regulated under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), 2013, to ensure affordability and accessibility for the public. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Anupriya Patel stated that the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) fixes ceiling prices of medicines listed under Schedule-I of the DPCO, which is based on the National List of Essential Medicines. Th...