Expansion of PM Jan Aushadhi Kendras in West Bengal and coverage of uncovered blocks
Issued by Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers : Department of Pharmaceuticals
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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary This report outlines the status and expansion of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushdhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) in West Bengal as of June 30, 2026. While 1,014 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been established, 128 blocks remain uncovered, and the implementing agency is currently awaiting a proposal from the State Government for 469 new centers. The document provides a detailed district and block-wise breakdown of current coverage and existing gaps.
Key Points / Main Content
Current Coverage and Statistics
- As of June 30, 2026, a total of 1,014 JAKs are operational in West Bengal.
- Out of these, 715 JAKs are spread across 217 development blocks.
- The highest concentrations of centers are located in North 24 Parganas (203), Kolkata (162), Hooghly (109), and Howrah (109).
Identified Coverage Gaps
- Out of the 345 total blocks in the State, 128 blocks (approximately 37%) do not have any Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
- Districts with minimal coverage include Kalimpong (2 centers) and Dakshin Dinajpur (2 centers).
- Annexure-III provides a comprehensive list of all 128 uncovered blocks, including specific areas in Bankura, Birbhum, and Purulia.
Expansion Status and Implementation
- The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) is the official implementing agency for the project.
- There is a plan for the expansion of 469 new JAKs in the State.
- The PMBI has reported that, to date, no formal proposal has been received from the Government of West Bengal to initiate this expansion.
Impact Analysis
Stakeholder: Government of West Bengal Impact The State currently has a significant service gap, with 128 blocks lacking access to affordable medicines under the PMBJP scheme. The expansion of 469 new centers is currently stalled at the administrative level. Action Required The State Government must prepare and submit a formal proposal to the PMBI to facilitate the expansion of the 469 new Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
Stakeholder: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) Impact As the implementing agency, the PMBI is unable to proceed with the planned expansion or address the uncovered blocks without official coordination and proposals from the state authorities. Action Required The PMBI must continue to monitor the status of the 128 uncovered blocks and coordinate with state officials to receive the necessary expansion proposals.
Stakeholder: Residents of Uncovered Blocks Impact Citizens living in the 128 identified blocks across districts like Alipurduar, Bankura, and Cooch Behar do not have local access to the generic medicines provided by JAKs. Action Required While no direct action is mandated for residents, their access to the scheme is dependent on the submission of the expansion proposal by the State Government.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushdhi Pariyojana (PMBJP): The national scheme aimed at providing quality generic medicines at affordable prices through dedicated retail outlets.
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI): The implementing agency for PMBJP responsible for expanding Jan Aushadhi Kendras and coordinating with state governments.
West Bengal: The specific state identified for the expansion of 469 new Jan Aushadhi Kendras and coverage of 128 currently uncovered development blocks.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers: The nodal central ministry governing the Department of Pharmaceuticals and the rollout of affordable medicine initiatives.
Smt. Anupriya Patel: The Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers who provided the official status update on Kendra expansion in West Bengal.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers :
Department of Pharmaceuticals
Expansion of PM Jan Aushadhi Kendras in West
Bengal and coverage of uncovered blocks
प्रव तथ: 11 AUG 2026 3:03PM by PIB Delhi
The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), the implementing agency of Pradhan
Mantri Bhartiya Janaushdhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has not received any proposal from the Government of
West Bengal for expansion of 469 new Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) in the State.
As on 30.06.2026, a total of 1,014 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been opened in the State of West
Bengal, out of which, 715 JAKs have been opened across the 217 blocks of State. The district-wise
number of JAKs opened in West Bengal is at Annexure-I. Block-wise number of JAKs is at Annexure-II.
Out of total 345 blocks of the State, 128 blocks do not have any Jan Aushadhi Kendra, List of the same is
at Annexure-III.
Annexure-I
District-wise number of JAKs opened as on 30.06.2026 in the state of West Bengal
Sl. No. District Name No. of JAKs
1. North 24 Parganas 203
2. South 24 Parganas 59
3. Bankura 36
4. Purba Bardhaman 43
5. Birbhum 10
6. Cooch Behar 15
7. Darjeeling 188. Dakshin Dinajpur 2
9. Uttar Dinajpur 7
10. Hooghly 109
11. Howrah 109
12. Jalpaiguri 20
13. Kolkata 162
14. Malda 13
15. Purba Medinipur 43
16. Paschim Medinipur 40
17. Murshidabad 18
18. Nadia 26
19. Purulia 11
20. Alipurduar 6
21. Kalimpong 2
22. Jhargram 7
23. Paschim Bardhaman 55
Total 1,014
Annexure-II
Block-wise number of JAKs opened as on 30.06.2026 in the State of West Bengal
Sl. No. District Name Development Block Name No. of JAKs1. Alipurduar Alipurduar-I 5
2. Madarihat 1
3. Bankura Bankura-I 7
4. Barjora 5
5. Chhatna 2
6. Gangajal Ghati 2
7. Jaypur 1
8. Khatra-I 1
9. Kotulpur 5
10. Mejhia 1
11. Raipur-I 2
12. Ranibundh 1
13. Saltora 1
14. Sarenga 2
15. Sonamukhi 2
16. Taldangra 2
17. Vishnupur 218. Birbhum Bolpur-Sriniketan 3
19. Mayureswar-Ii 1
20. Nanoor 1
21. Rampurhat-I 2
22. Rampurhat-Ii 2
23. Sainthia 1
24. Cooch Behar Coochbehar I 1
25. Cooch Behar II 2
26. Dinhata-I 1
27. Haldibari 1
28. Mathabhanga II 1
29. Mekliganj 1
30. Tufanganj-I 1
31. Dakshin Dinajpur Balurghat 1
32. Bansihari 1
33. Darjeeling Darjeeling-Pulbazar 3
34. Matigara 10
35. Naxal Bari 3
36. Phansidewa 137. Hooghly Arambagh 9
38. Balagarh 2
39. Chanditala-I 4
40. Chanditala-Ii 3
41. Chinsurah-Magrah 9
42. Dhaniakhali 9
43. Goghat-I 1
44. Goghat-Ii 1
45. Haripal 3
46. Jangipara 3
47. Khanakul-I 3
48. Khanakul-Ii 3
49. Pandua 2
50. Polba-Dadpur 5
51. Pursurah 4
52. Singur 9
53. Sirampur-Uttarpara 17
54. Tarakeswar 755. Howrah Amta-I 4
56. Amta-Ii 1
57. Bagnan-I 4
58. Bally-Jagacha 14
59. Domjur 10
60. Jagatballavpur 8
61. Panchla 9
62. Sankrail 11
63. Shyampur-I 4
64. Shyampur-Ii 5
65. Udaynarayanpur 5
66. Uluberia-I 6
67. Uluberia-Ii 2
68. Jalpaiguri Banarhat 1
69. Dhupguri 1
70. Jalpaiguri 10
71. Mal 2
72. Maynaguri 1
73. Rajganj 674. Jhargram Binpur-I 1
75. Gopiballavpur-I 1
76. Jhargram 3
77. Nayagram 1
78. Sankrail 1
79. Kalimpong Kalimpong-I 1
80. Malda English Bazar 3
81. Gazole 1
82. Kaliachak-Ii 1
83. Old Malda 1
84. Ratua-I 3
85. Ratua-Ii 2
86. Murshidabad Beldanga-I 1
87. Beldanga-Ii 1
88. Berhampore 9
89. Domkal 1
90. Farakka 1
91. Murshidabad-Jiagunj 1
92. Raghunathganj-Ii 1
93. Raninagar-I 1
94. Shamsherganj 195. Nadia Chakdah 3
96. Hanskhali 1
97. Haringhata 1
98. Kalyani 6
99. Karimpur-1 1
100. Krishnaganj 1
101. Krishnagar-I 4
102. Krishnagar-Ii 1
103. Nabadwip 2
104. Nakashipara 1
105. Ranaghat-I 2
106. Ranaghat-Ii 1
107. Santipur 1108. North 24 Parganas Amdanga 2
109. Baduria 2
110. Barasat-I 17
111. Barasat-Ii 11
112. Barrackpur-I 21
113. Barrackpur-Ii 34
114. Basirhat-I 5
115. Basirhat-Ii 5
116. Bongaon 8
117. Deganga 3
118. Gaighata 9
119. Habra-I 9
120. Habra-Ii 5
121. Haroa 3
122. Hasnabad 4
123. Hingalganj 2
124. Minakhan 1
125. Rajarhat 12
126. Swarupnagar 2127. Paschim Bardhaman Barabani 1
128. Faridpur - Durgapur 21
129. Jamuria 1
130. Kanksa 5
131. Ondal 3
132. Pandabeswar 2
133. Raniganj 4
134. Salanpur 2135. Paschim Medinipur Chandrakona-I 2
136. Chandrakona-Ii 1
137. Dantan-Ii 1
138. Daspur-I 2
139. Daspur-Ii 1
140. Debra 7
141. Garbeta-I 4
142. Garbeta-Ii 1
143. Garbeta-Iii 1
144. Ghatal 2
145. Keshiary 1
146. Keshpur 2
147. Kharagpur-I 1
148. Kharagpur-Ii 3
149. Midnapore 3
150. Narayangarh 1
151. Sabang 6152. Purba Bardhaman Bhatar 4
153. Burdwan-I 5
154. Burdwan-Ii 1
155. Galsi-Ii 1
156. Jamal Pur 4
157. Kalna-I 4
158. Katwa-Ii 1
159. Khandaghosh 1
160. Mangolkote 1
161. Manteswar 4
162. Memari-1 1
163. Memari-Ii 1
164. Purbasthali-I 1
165. Raina-I 3
166. Raina-Ii 5167. Purba Medinipur Bhagawanpur-I 2
168. Bhagawanpur-Ii 1
169. Chandipur 2
170. Contai-I 5
171. Deshapran 1
172. Egra-I 2
173. Egra-Ii 1
174. Haldia 2
175. Khejuri-I 2
176. Khejuri-Ii 1
177. Kolaghat 4
178. Mahishadal 2
179. Moyna 3
180. Nandigram-I 2
181. Panskura-I 2
182. Patashpur-I 3
183. Patashpur-Ii 1
184. Ramnagar-I 1
185. Shahid Matangini 2
186. Sutahata 2
187. Tamluk 2188. Purulia Barabazar 1
189. Neturia 1
190. Purulia-I 4
191. Purulia-Ii 1
192. Raghunath Pur-I 2
193. Raghunathpur-Ii 1194. South 24 Parganas Baruipur 9
195. Basanti 2
196. Bhangar-Ii 2
197. Bishnupur-I 1
198. Bishnupur-Ii 1
199. Budge Budge-I 1
200. Canning-I 2
201. Diamond Harbour-I 1
202. Gosaba 1
203. Jaynagar-I 2
204. Jaynagar-Ii 1
205. Kak Dwip 1
206. Kulpi 1
207. Kultali 1
208. Magra Hat-Ii 1
209. Mathurapur-Ii 1
210. Pathar Pratima 1
211. Sonarpur 10
212. Thakurpukur Mahestola 9213. Uttar Dinajpur Hemtabad 1
214. Islampur 1
215. Itahar 1
216. Kaliaganj 2
217. Raiganj 1
Total 715
Annexure-III
Details of blocks which do not have any JAKs in the State of West Bengal
Sl. No. District Name Development Block Name
1 Alipurduar Alipurduar-Ii
2 Falakata
3 Kalchini
4 Kumargram
5 Bankura Bankura-Ii
6 Hirbandh
7 Indpur
8 Indus
9 Onda
10 Patrasayer
11 Simlapal12 Birbhum Dubrajpur
13 Illambazar
14 Khoyrasol
15 Labpur
16 Mayureswar-I
17 Mohammad Bazar
18 Murarai-I
19 Murarai-Ii
20 Nalhati-I
21 Nalhati-Ii
22 Rajnagar
23 Suri-I
24 Suri-Ii
25 Cooch Behar Dinhata-Ii
26 Mathabhanga-I
27 Sitai
28 Sitalkuchi
29 Tufanganj-Ii30 Dakshin Dinajpur Gangarampur
31 Harirampur
32 Hili
33 Kumarganj
34 Kushmandi
35 Tapan
36 Darjeeling Jore Bunglow-Sukiapokhri
37 Kharibari
38 Kurseong
39 Mirik
40 Rangli Rangliot
41 Howrah Bagnan-Ii
42 Jalpaiguri Kranti
43 Matiali
44 Nagrakata
45 Jhargram Binpur-Ii
46 Gopiballav Pur -Ii
47 Jambani
48 Kalimpong Gorubathan
49 Lava
50 Pedong51 Malda Bamongola
52 Chanchal-I
53 Chanchal-Ii
54 Habibpur
55 Harishchandrapur-I
56 Harishchandrapur-Ii
57 Kaliachak-I
58 Kaliachak-Iii
59 Manikchak60 Murshidabad Bhagabangola-Ii
61 Bhagawangola-I
62 Bharatpur-I
63 Bharatpur-Ii
64 Burwan
65 Hariharpara
66 Jalangi
67 Kandi
68 Khargram
69 Lalgola
70 Nabagram
71 Nawda
72 Raghunathganj-I
73 Raninagar-Ii
74 Sagardighi
75 Suti-I
76 Suti-Ii
77 Nadia Chapra
78 Kaliganj
79 Karimpur-Ii
80 Tehatta-I
81 Tehatta-Ii82 North 24 Parganas Bagda
83 Sandeshkhali-I
84 Sandeshkhali-Ii
85 Paschim Medinipur Dantan-I
86 Paschim Medinipur Mohanpur
87 Pingla
88 Salbani
89 Purba Bardhaman Ausgram-I
90 Ausgram-Ii
91 Galsi -I
92 Kalna II
93 Katwa-I
94 Ketugram_I
95 Ketugram-Ii
96 Purbasthali-Ii
97 Purba Medinipur Contai-Iii
98 Nandakumar
99 Nandigram-Ii
100 Ramnagar-Ii101 Purulia Arsha
102 Bagmundi
103 Balarampur
104 Bundwan
105 Hura
106 Jaipur
107 Jhalda-I
108 Jhalda-Ii
109 Kashipur
110 Manbazar-I
111 Manbazar-Ii
112 Para
113 Puncha
114 Santuri115 South 24 Parganas Bhangar-I
116 Budge Budge-Ii
117 Canning-Ii
118 Diamond Harbour-Ii
119 Falta
120 Magra Hat-I
121 Mandirbazar
122 Mathurapur I
123 Namkhana
124 Sagar
125 Uttar Dinajpur Chopra
126 Goalpokhar-I
127 Goalpokhar II
128 Karandighi
This information was given by Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Smt. Anupriya Patel, in a
written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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