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.
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