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. Under the scheme, dedicated outlets known as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJKs) are opened to provide generic medicines at cheaper rates to the citizens of the country.

As on 28.02.2022, about 8689 PMBJKs have been opened up in the country covering all districts of the country. State/Union Territory-wise list of PMBJKs is enclosed as Annexure.

The Government has set a target to have about 10,500 PMBJKs by March 2025 across the country. The target for the year 2022-23 is to have about 9,300 PMBJKs across the country.

The details of the funds allocated and utilized under the Scheme for the financial years 2020-21 and 2021-22 is as under:



There is no State/UT-wise specific budget allocated under the Scheme.

Annexure



* Medicines are directly supplied to the administration of UT of Lakshadweep.

The information was given by the Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on 15/03/2022.