The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) reached a significant milestone, with Janaushadhi medicines worth Rs. 1,000 crore sold till the 20th of this month in the current financial year. The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers stated today that this accomplishment is particularly noteworthy as it was achieved two months earlier than in the previous year. There are 14,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country. These Kendras serve as accessible points for quality healthcare, providing a friendly environment where individuals can find the medications they need without the burden of high costs.

PMBJP was launched in November 2016 with the aim of providing high-quality generic medicines at affordable prices, making essential healthcare accessible to all citizens. The PMBJP offers an extensive product basket that includes 2047 medicines and 300 surgical devices, catering to various therapeutic groups.