Jan Aushadhi Diwas

Posted on March 9, 2023 by admin1 1903

In Context

On the occasion of ‘5th Jan Aushadhi Diwas‘, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare also inaugurated ‘NaMo Day Care Centre’ and flagged off four NaMo Mobile Healthcare Units.

About

The Department of Pharmaceuticals is celebrating Jan Aushadhi Diwas from March 1 to March 7, 2023, to create awareness about the Jan Aushadhi Scheme.
It is observed to generate awareness about the usage of generic medicines and the benefits of Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana and its salient features and achievements.
Jan Aushadhi Mitra’ publicize the benefits of Jan Aushadhi Kendras for betterment of the people.

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)

It was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India in November, 2008.
As on 31st January, 2023, the numbers of stores have increased to 9082.
Under the PMBJP,743 districts out of 764 districts of the country have been covered.
This scheme ensures easy reach of affordable medicine to the people in every nook and corner of the country.
The Government has set a target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) to 10,000 by the end of December,2023.
Product basket of PMBJP comprises 1,759 drugs and 280 surgical instruments.
Further, new medicines and nutraceuticals products like protein powder, malt-based food supplements, protein bar, immunity bar, sanitizer, masks, glucometer, oximeter, etc. have been also launched.

Source:PIB

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