The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a government program that gives people high quality medicines at low prices. It is especially helpful for poor and middle class families.
👉 Started in 2008
👉 Improved a lot in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
👉 In 2025, there are over 10,000 stores all over India
📚 Why This Scheme Is very Important
In India, many people cannot afford expensive medicines. Some even take loans to buy them. The government started this scheme so that:
- Everyone can buy good medicine at a lower price
- People don’t get into money problems because of medicine price
- People trust and use generic medicines (same as branded, just cheaper)
🎯 Goals of the Scheme
✔ Give low cost, high quality medicines
✔ Help people spend less money on health
✔ Tell people what are the benefits of generic medicines
✔ Help people open stores and create new jobs
🏪 What Is a Jan Aushadhi Kendra?
A Jan Aushadhi Kendra is a special shop that sells generic medicines at very cheap prices. These medicines are just as good as the branded ones.
👩⚕️ Run by trained pharmacists
🧪 Medicines tested in good labs
📱 Use the Jan Aushadhi Sugam App to find the nearest store and check available medicines.
💊 What You Get at the Store
- ✅ Medicines that are 50% to 90% cheaper than other brands
- ✅ Over 1,600 medicines and 250 health items (like bandage, syringes, etc.)
- ✅ All medicines are safe and tested
🧑💼 How to Open a Jan Aushadhi Kendra
Anyone like you, an NGO, hospitals, or society can open a Kendra!
📋 Steps of apply:
- Visit the website:janaushadhi.gov.in
- Download Form 1 from the “Apply for Kendra” section
- Fill in your details (name, shop, pharmacist info, etc.)
- Attach documents:
- Aadhaar and PAN card
- Pharmacist certificate
- Shop proof (rent or own)
- Bank details
- Passport photo
- Pay ₹5,000 application fee (Free for SC/ST and differently-abled people)
- Send the form and documents to the Jan Aushadhi office in Delhi or apply online
📍 Address:
CEO, BPPI
8th Floor, Videocon Tower
Jhandewalan Extension, New Delhi – 110055
🧾 Who Can Apply?
✔ Indian citizen above 21 years
✔ Shop of at least 120 sq. ft.
✔ A registered pharmacist must be there during open hours
✔ NGOs, hospitals, and private societies can also apply for this
💸 Government Help
The government supports new stores for help with money and help:
- 🏗 ₹5 lakh one time support for setting up the shop
- 💰 ₹15,000 per month as incentive (based on sales)
- 🌍 Extra support for rural, SC/ST, and Northeast areas
📞 For any help/Contact
- 📞 Phone: 011-49431800
- 📧 Email: support@janaushadhi.gov.in
- 🌐 Website: janaushadhi.gov.in
⚖️ Why Generic Medicines Are best for Your Pocket
Generic medicines are just like branded ones. They work the same, have the same ingredients, and are safe.
💡 Example:
- Branded blood pressure medicine for: ₹100 (10 tablets)
- Jan Aushadhi generic medicine: ₹10 (10 tablets)
That’s ₹90 saved!
🚧 Problems in the Program
Even though the scheme is great, there are some issues:
- People don’t know much about this
- Some doctors still give high prices branded medicines
- Some stores don’t always have all medicines
- Less stores in small towns and villages
🛠 What Government Is Doing
To fix the problems, the government is doing:
📣 Running awareness campaigns
🧑⚕️ Asking doctors to write generic and budget friendly medicines
🚚 Making delivery and stock better
🏡 Giving more help to open stores in all places
🚀 The Future Plan
The government wants to make the scheme even bigger by:
📍 Opening a Jan Aushadhi Kendra in every block and tehsil
📱 Fully digital supply system in every area
💊 Add more medicines and health tools
🤝 Work with state governments for wider reach
💳 Connect with health insurance for providing more help to peoples
✅ Conclusion
The PM Jan Aushadhi Yojana is a big step toward “Health for All”. It helps people with pocket friendly budget and stay healthy. With help from the public, doctors, and government, so this program can make India a model for the world.
🫶 Let’s support it and spread the word!
🏥 PM Jan Aushadhi Yojana: Cheap and Good Medicines for All
The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a government program that gives people high quality medicines at low prices. It is especially helpful for poor and middle class families.
👉 Started in 2008
👉 Improved a lot in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
👉 In 2025, there are over 10,000 stores all over India
📚 Why This Scheme Is very Important
In India, many people cannot afford expensive medicines. Some even take loans to buy them. The government started this scheme so that:
- Everyone can buy good medicine at a lower price
- People don’t get into money problems because of medicine price
- People trust and use generic medicines (same as branded, just cheaper)
🎯 Goals of the Scheme
✔ Give low cost, high quality medicines
✔ Help people spend less money on health
✔ Tell people what are the benefits of generic medicines
✔ Help people open stores and create new jobs
🏪 What Is a Jan Aushadhi Kendra?
A Jan Aushadhi Kendra is a special shop that sells generic medicines at very cheap prices. These medicines are just as good as the branded ones.
👩⚕️ Run by trained pharmacists
🧪 Medicines tested in good labs
📱 Use the Jan Aushadhi Sugam App to find the nearest store and check available medicines.
💊 What You Get at the Store
- ✅ Medicines that are 50% to 90% cheaper than other brands
- ✅ Over 1,600 medicines and 250 health items (like bandage, syringes, etc.)
- ✅ All medicines are safe and tested
🧑💼 How to Open a Jan Aushadhi Kendra
Anyone like you, an NGO, hospitals, or society can open a Kendra!
📋 Steps of apply:
- Visit the website:janaushadhi.gov.in
- Download Form 1 from the “Apply for Kendra” section
- Fill in your details (name, shop, pharmacist info, etc.)
- Attach documents:
- Aadhaar and PAN card
- Pharmacist certificate
- Shop proof (rent or own)
- Bank details
- Passport photo
- Pay ₹5,000 application fee (Free for SC/ST and differently-abled people)
- Send the form and documents to the Jan Aushadhi office in Delhi or apply online
📍 Address:
CEO, BPPI
8th Floor, Videocon Tower
Jhandewalan Extension, New Delhi – 110055
🧾 Who Can Apply?
✔ Indian citizen above 21 years
✔ Shop of at least 120 sq. ft.
✔ A registered pharmacist must be there during open hours
✔ NGOs, hospitals, and private societies can also apply for this
💸 Government Help
The government supports new stores for help with money and help:
- 🏗 ₹5 lakh one time support for setting up the shop
- 💰 ₹15,000 per month as incentive (based on sales)
- 🌍 Extra support for rural, SC/ST, and Northeast areas
📞 For any help/
- 📞 Phone: 011-49431800
- 📧 Email: support@janaushadhi.gov.in
- 🌐 Website: janaushadhi.gov.in
⚖️ Why Generic Medicines Are best for Your Pocket
Generic medicines are just like branded ones. They work the same, have the same ingredients, and are safe.
💡 Example:
- Branded blood pressure medicine for: ₹100 (10 tablets)
- Jan Aushadhi generic medicine: ₹10 (10 tablets)
That’s ₹90 saved!
🚧 Problems in the Program
Even though the scheme is great, there are some issues:
- People don’t know much about this
- Some doctors still give high prices branded medicines
- Some stores don’t always have all medicines
- Less stores in small towns and villages
🛠 What Government Is Doing
To fix the problems, the government is doing:
📣 Running awareness campaigns
🧑⚕️ Asking doctors to write generic and budget friendly medicines
🚚 Making delivery and stock better
🏡 Giving more help to open stores in all places
🚀 The Future Plan
The government wants to make the scheme even bigger by:
📍 Opening a Jan Aushadhi Kendra in every block and tehsil
📱 Fully digital supply system in every area
💊 Add more medicines and health tools
🤝 Work with state governments for wider reach
💳 Connect with health insurance for providing more help to peoples
✅ Conclusion
The PM Jan Aushadhi Yojana is a big step toward “Health for All”. It helps people with pocket friendly budget and stay healthy. With help from the public, doctors, and government, so this program can make India a model for the world.
🫶 Let’s support it and spread the word!