On Friday, we celebrate ‘Jan Aushadhi Diwas’. Union Health Minister JP Nadda shared some exciting news! There are now over 15,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras in India. These centers provide affordable medicines to more than 1 million people each day, helping them save approximately Rs 30,000 crores. The Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana, led by PM Narendra Modi, aims to make healthcare better and cheaper, all while making sure that the medicines are good quality.
These Jan Aushadhi Kendras sell around 2,047 different medicines and 300 surgical items, helping people with various health issues. They’re around 50-90% cheaper than regular medicines! Unlike some free medicine programs, this initiative focuses on quality by using careful checks and strong supply chains managed by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India.
To encourage more people to join, the government supports business opportunities, especially for SC/ST communities, women, and those in remote areas. Looking ahead, the government plans to open 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras by 2027, with 5,000 new centers ready this year.
The first overseas Jan Aushadhi Kendra was opened in Mauritius. Nadda invited everyone to visit these centers and share their positive experiences. Every year, we celebrate ‘Jan Aushadhi Diwas’ on March 7 to raise awareness about this scheme and encourage people to use generic medicines. From March 1 to 7, events take place nationwide to support this cause. The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana started in November 2008 to ensure that high-quality medicines are available at low prices.
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