Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

PM BJP initiative has played a crucial role in making generic medicines accessible to the public. The scheme seeks to provide quality-assured generic medicines at significantly lower prices through an expanding network of dedicated Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) across the country. The branded (Generic) medicines are sold at significantly higher prices than their un-branded generic equivalents.

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana aims to provide quality medicines to the public at affordable prices. For this, PMBJP stores are being established, which provide medicines at low prices. It was launched in 2008 by the Department of Pharmaceuticals (under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers), to provide quality generic medicines.

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a flagship government initiative aimed at providing quality generic medicines at affordable prices. Its primary objective is to promote the use of generic medicines. The scheme makes medicines available at prices 50% to 80% lower than branded alternatives.

Due to the poor menstrual hygiene conditions in India, sanitary napkins are required in Jan Aushadhi establishments. The “Janaushadhi Suvidha” initiative sells oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins for ₹1 per pad.

Application Process

Step 1: Visit the official website on : http://janaushadhi.gov.in/index.aspx.

Step 2: Click on the ‘APPLY FOR KENDRA’ Tab.

Step 3: Click on the ‘CLICK HERE TO APPLY’ Tab.

Step 4: Click on the tab ‘REGISTER NOW” and fill in the applicant’s details with a unique Mobile number & Email ID.

Step 5: After successful registration, the applicant will get an email containing a unique ‘USER ID & PASSWORD’ for Portal login

Step 6: Log in with your USER ID and PASSWORD received or created through the registered email ID

Step 7: The application processing fee amount must be deposited only in the PMBI’s virtual account.

Step 8: Fill out the application form carefully.

• (Basic information with details of application processing fee of Rs. 5,000/- under Govt. Category) &
• (Proposed Kendra Details) and other relevant details.

Step 9: Upload the documents e.g., PACS ID, Certificate of Incorporation, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Bank Statement for 6 months, etc.

Step 10: Each document must be uploaded under a size of 200KB in PDF/JPEG/PNG/JPG format only.

Step 11: Review the filled-out application & click on the final Submit button.

Conclusion

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has become a key pillar in advancing affordable and equitable healthcare in India. The incentive provided to the Kendra owners has been enhanced from the existing ₹ 2,50,000/- to up to ₹ 5,00,000/- to be given @ 15% of monthly purchases made.