8th January 2024 (10 Topics)
Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) as new Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Context
The Indian government has recently creating the establishment of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras by inclusion of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) nationwide.
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Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Governing Law/Act : It is established under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers in November 2008.
Objective: Providing quality medicines at affordable prices, especially for the economically disadvantaged, to minimize healthcare-related out-of-pocket expenses.
Key Mechanism : Aushadhi Kendras offer generic drugs, maintaining equivalent quality and efficacy to expensive branded drugs but at lower prices.
The Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), established under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India, collaborates with CPSUs to coordinate the procurement, supply, and marketing of generic drugs through the PMBKs.
Government as Facilitator : An incentive amount of Rs.5 lakh is provided for establishing a Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
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