PRADHAN MANTRI BHARTIYA JANAUSHADHI PARIYOJANA

Oct. 17, 2018

Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers inaugurated the hi-tech Central Warehouse of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana at Bilaspur, Gurugram to facilitate seamless distribution of Jan Aushadhi generic medicines to all PMBJP Kendra functional across the country.

About:

Objective: To make available quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all.
Implementing agency: Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI), under the administrative control of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India.
History:
- Jan Aushadhi Scheme was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals in 2008 across the country.
- In 2015, the Jan Aushadhi Scheme was revamped as Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana (PMJAY).
- In 2016, it was again renamed as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
The Salient features of the Jan Aushadhi Scheme are:
- Making quality medicines available at affordable prices for all, particularly for the poor and disadvantaged, through specialized outlets called the Jan Aushadhi Stores (JAS).
- To ensure quality supply of generic medicines from the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSUs) and Good manufacturing practices (GMP) compliant manufacturers in the private sector.
- To ensure prescription of generic medicines by the Government doctors with proactive support from the State Governments.