Celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav by Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) at 750 locations across the country

Government has deepened the reach of PMBJP with more than 8000 stores covering all districts across the country

With an objective of making quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India in November 2008. As of 10th October 2021, the number of stores has increased to 8,366. Under the Scheme, all 736 districts are covered. This will ensure the easy reach of affordable medicine to the people in every nook and corner of the country.

The Government has set a target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) to 10,000 by March 2024. The product basket of PMBJP comprises 1,451 drugs and 240 surgical instruments. Further, new medicines and nutraceuticals products like protein powder, malt-based food supplements, protein bar, immunity bar, sanitiser, masks, etc. have been launched.

Hon’ble Prime Minister: “Our vision to provide to provide latest and best quality healthcare facilities at affordable price to all”

Medicines available under PMBJP are priced 50%-90% less than branded medicines. During the financial year (2020-21), PMBJP has achieved sales of Rs. 665.83 crores (at MRP). This has led to savings of approximately Rs. 4,000 crores of the common citizens of the country. In the current financial year, i.e., 2021-22 till 10.10.2021, BPPI has made sales of Rs. 431.65 Crore which led to savings of approximately Rs. 2500 Cr. to the citizens. At present three warehouses of PMBJP are functional at Gurugram, Chennai & Guwahati and the fourth one is under construction at Surat. Further, 37 distributors are functional across the country to support the supply of medicines to remote and rural areas.

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), the implementing agency of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) under the aegis of the Department of Pharmaceuticals celebrated “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” on 10.10.2021 at 750 locations of the country covering all State/UTs.

Number of Janaushadhi stores has increased to 8,366; all 736 districts covered

A full-day event was organized at 34 supreme locations and 2 iconic locations where Health Check-up Camps, Jan Aushadhi Paricharcha and free distribution of First Aid Kits to 75 and above aged senior citizens were organized by PMBI.

Similarly, at 714 different locations, events were organized where 75 “First Aid Kits” at each location have been distributed to 75 and above aged senior citizens. Officials of PMBI conveyed the salient features of PMBJP to the General Public, Doctors, Health Workers, Nurses, Pharmacists, Jan Aushadhi Mitra’s, stakeholders, etc.

More than 50,000 beneficiaries provided these “First Aid Kits” of PMBJP products. Along with the kit, a brochure containing the message of the Hon’ble Prime Minister was also distributed during these events, as a part of the First Aid Kit.
Approximately, 1 Lakh citizens attended Health Check-up Camp, across the country.

Medicines priced 50%-90% less than that of branded Medicines

One iconic event organized at Bangalore, Karnataka was graced by the Hon’ble Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Chemical & Fertilizer Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri Basavaraj Bommai along with other dignitaries. Around 1,000 citizens attended this iconic event. Hon’ble Cabinet Minister and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka facilitated Jan Aushadhi Mitras and Jan Aushadhi Prabuddhs for their contribution in Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Parioyjana.

Another iconic event organized at Bidar, Karnataka, which was also attended by about 1000 participants, was graced by Shri Bhagwanth Khuba, Hon’ble Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers.