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Pradeep Kumar

02/03/22 09:00 AM IST

Celebrations of the 4th Janaushadhi Diwas 2022

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The 4th Janaushadhi Diwas 2022 celebrations commenced on 1 Jan 2022

Theme: “Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi”

Objective

To raise awareness about the benefits of Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana and the usages of generic medicines.

About Jan aushadhi scheme
  • ‘Jan Aushadhi Scheme’ was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India in November 2008.
  • Till May 2014, only 80 ‘Jan Aushadhi Stores’ were in operation in selected States.
  • The Government revamped the ‘Jan Aushadhi Scheme’ in September 2015 as ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana’ (PMJAY).
  • To give further impetus to the scheme, it was again renamed as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
  • Till 31st January 2022, 8675 PMBJP Kendras are functional across the country.
The Objectives of PMBJP
  • To make available quality medicines, consumables and surgical items at affordable prices for all and reduce out of pocket expenditure of consumers/patients.
  • To popularize generic medicines among the masses and dispel the prevalent notion that low priced generic medicines are of inferior quality or are less effective.
  • To ensure easy availability of the menstrual health services (Janaushadhi ‘Suvidha’ sanitary napkins) to all women across India.
  • Generate employment by engaging individual entrepreneurs in the opening of PMBJP Kendras.
Source: PIB

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