Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi pariyojana (PMBJP) (2016) was launched with a vision to bring down the healthcare budget of every citizen of India by providing quality Generic medicines at affordable prices. 

Till 31st January 2023, 9082 PMBJP Kendras opened 32.94 Crore Janaushadhi ‘Suvidha’ Sanitary Napkins (Rs. 1 per pad) sold, 1759 generic medicines, and 280 surgical types of equipment added to the scheme.

 Since 2019, the 7th of march is celebrated as Jan Aushadhi Diwas every year. 

This year one week (1st to 7th March) celebration was planned. 

Doctors should be encouraged to prescribe generic medicines to help poor patients. 

Jan Aushadhi Sugam – Mobile app to locate Kendras and the price of medicines is available

Previous name: Jan Aushadhi Scheme (2008), Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi yojana (2015)  Under Ministry of Chemicals& Fertilizers, Department of Pharmaceuticals.