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Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)
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As of 30 June 2025, 16,912 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) are operational; target revised to 20,000 Kendras by 31 March 2026.
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)
About the Scheme:
- Launched by: Government of India (Under Dept. of Pharmaceuticals)
- Nodal Implementing Agency: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)
- Objective: Provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all.
- Discount Range: Generic medicines sold at 50%–80% cheaper than branded equivalents.
Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs):
- Number of functional Kendras (as on 30.06.2025): 16,912
- Target by 31.03.2026: 20,000 Kendras
Product Basket:
- 2,110 medicines and 315 surgicals/medical consumables/devices
- Covers therapeutic areas like cardiovascular, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-infectives, gastro-intestinal, etc.
- Planned expansion: 2,200 medicines and 320 surgicals/consumables by 31 March 2026
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