Jan Aushadhi Day is celebrated on 7th March. The day was observed to celebrate the achievements of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Yojana.
On this occasion, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact virtually with the beneficiaries of this scheme.
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Jan Aushadhi Kendra
The center is the largest retail pharma chain in the world. These centers are spread over 700 districts. There are more than 6,200 such centers in India. In 2019-20, the total sales at these outlets were over Rs 390 crore.
This has saved the common people Rs. 2,200 crore. Apart from the above benefits, these centers are good sources of self-employment.
Prime Minister’s Bharatiya Janaushadhi Project (PMBJP) : The Hindu Analysis
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals to provide quality medicines at affordable prices.
Under this scheme, special centers named “Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra” have been set up so that generic medicines can be made available at low cost.
These generic drugs are procured by the Bureau of Pharma Public Sector Undertakings of India (BPPI), which has been set up under the Department of Pharmaceuticals with the support of all CPSUs. BPPI also helps in marketing of generic medicines through these Janaushadhi Kendras.
Background : The Hindu Analysis
This scheme was launched by the UPA government in 2008. In the year 2015, this scheme was relaunched by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.
This campaign was started by selling generic medicines through “Jan Aushadhi Medical Stores” across the country.
In September 2015, the name of ‘Jan Aushadhi Yojana’ was changed to ‘Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Yojana’ (PMJAY). It was changed to “Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Yojana” in November 2016.
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