Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

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...

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...

March 7, 2025 2:28 PM

Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2025: Advancing affordable healthcare and access to quality medicines

Jan Aushadhi Diwas, observed annually on March 7, celebrates the promotion and accessibility of affordable generic medicines under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). A week-long celebration, held from March 1 to 7, highlights the initiative’s pivotal role in providing cost-effective, high-quality healthcare to the public. Launched in 2008 by the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, PMBJP addresses the issue of expensive bra...

March 7, 2025 11:28 AM