The product basket of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) comprises of about 1,616 medicines and 250 surgical devices, which are available for sale through more than 8,600 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) functional across the country. The product basket covers all major therapeutic groups such as cardiovascular, anti-cancers, anti-diabetics, anti-infectives, anti-allergic, gastro-intestinal medicines, nutraceuticals, etc. A medicine under the Scheme is priced on principle of a maximum of 50% of the average price of the top three branded medicines. Therefore, the price of Jan Aushadhi Medicines is cheaper at least by 50% and in some cases, by 80% to 90% of the market price of branded medicines.

In a month, around 1.25 to 1.50 crore people on an average purchase medicine from more than 8,600 PMBJKs across the country. The annual targets of opening of PMBJKs under the scheme have been achieved within prescribed timelines. The target of having 8,300 PMBJKs by the end of the current financial year, i.e., 2021-22 has already been achieved in the month of September, 2021. As on 28.02.2022, about 8,689 PMBJKs have been opened, covering all districts of the country. State/UT-wise list of PMBJKs is attached as Annexure.

The details of the funds sanctioned, allocated and utilized under the scheme for the financial years 2019-20 to 2021-22 are as under:

(Rs. In cr.)



No State/UT-wise specific budget allocation made under the Scheme

The 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas was celebrated from 1st March, 2022 to 7th March, 2022. During the week-long celebration, various events were organized in coordination with PMBJKs owners, Beneficiaries, States/UTs officials, Public Representatives, Doctors, Health Workers, Nurses, Pharmacists, Jan Aushadhi Mitras and other stakeholders. The day wise activities organized across the country are as under:



The main event of ‘Jan Aushadhi Diwas’ was held on 7th March, 2022, wherein the Prime Minister interacted through video conferencing with beneficiaries and kendra owners at various locations as well as addressed the citizens.

The Government has set a target to open 10,500 PMBJKs by March 2025, across the country.



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

The information was given by the Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Bhagwanth Khuba in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.