Newsroom, November 21, 2025: Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has led to total savings of nearly 40 thousand crore rupees for the citizens during the last eleven years. The scheme launched by Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has emerged as one of the most impactful social initiatives of the last decade. In last eleven years, the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras have increased by 210 times and the sales have also surged to more than 270 times.
Currently nearly 17 thousand Jan Aushadhi Kendras are operational across the country. Under PMBJP, the government has set a target to increase this number to 20 thousand Kendras by March next year and 25 thousand Kendras by March 2027, ensuring that the benefits of this initiative reach even the remotest parts of the nation.
PMBJP's product basket now includes over two thousand medicines and 315 surgical items covering 29 therapeutic categories such as antibiotics, cardiovascular drugs, anti-diabetics, analgesics, and nutritional supplements. These medicines are sold at prices 50 to 80 per cent lower than their branded equivalents, enabling citizens to access quality healthcare at minimal cost.
To maintain the highest standards, all medicines under PMBJP are procured only from World Health Organisation-Good Manufacturing Practices (WHO-GMP) certified suppliers and tested at National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accredited labs.
Beyond providing affordable medicines, PMBJP has also generated significant self-employment opportunities. The scheme operates on a franchise-based model, allowing entrepreneurs to open Kendras with assured margins and incentives.
