About the Scheme
A flagship scheme by the Government of India aimed at making quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all, especially the poor and disadvantaged, through exclusive retail outlets called 'Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs)'.
Target Beneficiaries: 14 crore citizens (all Indians, especially poor and economically weaker sections) accessing quality generic medicines at 50-90% lower prices through 12,616 PMBJP Kendras with special focus on women (35% shops), SC/ST, disabled, and ex-servicemen
Implementing Agency: Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.
Key Features
- Establishment of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) across the country.
- Availability of a wide range of medicines and surgicals at significantly lower prices (50-90% less than branded medicines).
- Ensuring quality of medicines through testing at NABL accredited laboratories.
- Promotion of generic medicines to reduce healthcare costs and increase accessibility.
- Provision of incentives for opening PMBJKs, including financial assistance and trade margins.
- Operated by Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.