The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is revolutionizing India's healthcare landscape by providing high-quality generic medicines at affordable prices. Launched in November 2016, this initiative aims to make essential healthcare accessible to all citizens, ensuring quality healthcare.
Key Objectives:
Raising Awareness: Educating the public about the benefits of generic medicines, emphasizing affordability doesn't compromise quality.
Encouraging Prescriptions of Generic Drugs: Inspiring healthcare professionals to prescribe generic alternatives, promoting cost-effective treatment options.
Enhancing Accessibility: Providing a wide range of commonly used generic medicines across various therapeutic categories.
A Remarkable Achievement:
PMBJP has reached a significant milestone, selling Janaushadhi medicines worth Rs. 1,000 crore in 2024 till October 20th, two months earlier than the previous year. This growth is attributed to citizens embracing PMBJP, purchasing medicines from over 14,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) across India.
PMBJP plays a crucial role in alleviating the financial burden of healthcare, offering medicines at prices 50-90% lower than branded alternatives. This promotes health equity, empowering individuals to prioritize their health without exorbitant costs.
Benefits to Citizens:
Affordable healthcare for all
Easy access to quality medicines
Reduced financial burden on healthcare
Expansion Plans:
PMBJP aims to establish 25,000 JAKs in the next two years, empowering communities and enhancing accessibility to healthcare, particularly for the underserved. With nearly 1 million daily visitors, PMBJP ensures quality healthcare is within reach for everyone.
PMBJP procures medicines from WHO-GMP certified manufacturers, with each batch undergoing rigorous testing at NABL-accredited laboratories. This ensures every product meets the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and compliance.
(Input From Various Sources)
(Rehash/Neha Kamble/MSM)