**Executive Summary**
The document provides an update on the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) scheme, focusing on the status of Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) across the country. As of December 31, 2025, there are 17,990 functional JAKs, with a target to expand to 25,000 by March 2027. It also covers incentives, operational challenges, and measures to support underperforming JAKs.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **JAK Status and Expansion:**
* 17,990 JAKs are open and functional across the country as of December 31, 2025.
* 3,135 JAKs have been closed as of December 31, 2025.
* The government aims to open 25,000 JAKs by March 2027.
* **Application Process:**
* JAKs are opened by inviting applications from individual entrepreneurs, NGOs, societies, trusts, firms, private companies, etc.
* Online applications are invited from all districts, including Ladakh, via www.janaushadhi.gov.in.
* **Incentives:**
* A one-time incentive of ₹2 lakh is given for setting up JAKs in North-Eastern States, Himalayan areas, island territories, backward areas notified as Aspirational Districts by NITI Aayog, and to certain eligible categories.
* Eligible categories include ex-servicemen, divyangjan, and members of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
* **Operational Model:**
* JAKs operate on a franchise-like model, with availability determined by demand and supply.
* The decision to continue operations lies with the entrepreneur based on sales and revenue.
* **Support and Revival Measures:**
* The State Level Marketing Officer of PMBI contacts JAKs with low sales to help revive them.
* PMBI organizes workshops, peer learning sessions, and meetings with doctors for underperforming JAKs.
* **Supply Chain:**
* 200 pharmaceutical manufacturers are associated with PMBJP for supplies of medicines, surgical equipment, nutraceuticals, and ayurvedic products.
* **Blacklisting:**
* M/s ANG Lifescience India Limited and M/s Scientific Brain Nutraceutical Private Limited were blacklisted for non-compliance with quality standards.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Individual Entrepreneurs, NGOs, Societies, Trusts, Firms, Private Companies**
**Impact**
* Potential to establish and operate Jan Aushadhi Kendras, contributing to affordable medicine access.
* Opportunity to receive financial incentives if operating in specific regions or belonging to eligible categories.
* Must adhere to quality standards to avoid blacklisting.
**Action Required**
* Submit applications for establishing JAKs through the online portal.
* Ensure compliance with quality standards to avoid penalties.
* Actively manage JAK operations to ensure sustainability and profitability.
**Stakeholder: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)**
**Impact**
* Responsible for implementing the PMBJP scheme and overseeing JAK operations.
* Involved in supporting and reviving underperforming JAKs.
**Action Required**
* Continue monitoring JAK performance and provide necessary support to improve sales.
* Organize workshops, peer learning sessions, and meetings with doctors to aid underperforming JAKs.
* Ensure compliance with quality standards among associated pharmaceutical manufacturers.
**Stakeholder: Citizens/Patients**
**Impact**
* Increased access to affordable medicines through the expansion of JAKs.
**Action Required**
* Utilize the scheme by purchasing medicines, surgical equipment, nutraceuticals, and ayurvedic products.
**Stakeholder: State Level Marketing Officer**
**Impact**
* Responsible for PMBI contact with low performing JAKs.
**Action Required**
* Contact JAKs with low sales to help revive sales.
**Stakeholder: Pharmaceutical Manufacturers**
**Impact**
* Opportunity to be associated with PMBJP.
**Action Required**
* Comply with quality standards to avoid blacklisting.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana: A scheme to open Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) providing affordable medicines.
Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs): Generic medicine stores established under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana.
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI): The implementing agency of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana scheme.
Ladakh: The Union Territory where the Jan Aushadhi Kendras scheme is being implemented.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers: The ministry responsible for the Department of Pharmaceuticals, which oversees the Jan Aushadhi Scheme.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers :
Department of Pharmaceuticals
Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Ladakh
Posted On: 06 FEB 2026 1:39PM by PIB Delhi
Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana scheme, a total of 17,990 JAKs are open and
functional across the country till 31.12.2025. Apart from these, 3,135 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have
been closed across the country till 31.12.2025. The State-wise /Union Territory-wise number of JAKs
opened and closed across the country including UT of Ladakh is at Annexure.
With a view to further expand the coverage of the scheme, the Government has set a target to open 25,000
JAKs by March 2027. JAKs are opened by inviting applications from individual entrepreneurs, non-
governmental organisations, societies, trusts, firms, private companies, etc. Online applications have been
invited from all districts of the country, including those in the UT of Ladakh, through the website www.jan
aushadhi.gov.in.
Further, a one-time special incentive of ₹2 lakh for setting up JAK is given for JAKs opened in the North-
Eastern States, Himalayan areas, island territories and backward areas notified as Aspirational Districts by
NITI Aayog, and to those JAKs that are opened by entrepreneurs of certain eligible categories, including
ex-servicemen, divyang jan and members of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Government has adopted franchise like model for opening of JAK. Being the franchise model the
availability at local level is determined by demand and supply. It is the decision of the entrepreneur to
continue or not in case of lower sales and revenue. Some of the other reasons for closure are the death of
the JAK owner, vacation of the rented premises required by its landlord and the allottee or the pharmacist
pursuing other economic or employment opportunities. The State Level Marketing Officer of
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), the implementing agency of the scheme,
establishes contact with JAKs whose sales are low with a view to help revive sales. PMBI handholds
JAKs and organises workshops, peer learning from successful JAK owners and meeting with doctors from
the local area for JAKs performing less well.
As on date, 200 pharmaceutical manufacturers are associated with PMBJP, for supplies of medicines,
surgical equipment, nutraceuticals and ayurvedic products.
As per inputs provided by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India, the implementing
agency of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, during the last two years, M/s ANG
Lifescience India Limited and M/s Scientific Brain Nutraceutical Private Limited were blacklisted due to
non-compliance with quality standards.
Annexure
The State-wise /Union Territory-wise number of JAKs opened and closed as on 31.12.2025S. No. State / Union territory Number of JAKs currently Number of JAKs
functional Closed
1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands 6 4
2 Andhra Pradesh 272 152
3 Arunachal Pradesh 35 3
4 Assam 176 55
5 Bihar 1058 98
6 Chandigarh 19 2
7 Chhattisgarh 345 116
8 Delhi 589 60
9 Goa 18 4
10 Gujarat 848 358
11 Haryana 474 151
12 Himachal Pradesh 74 41
13 Jammu and Kashmir 351 32
14 Jharkhand 166 28
15 Karnataka 1585 198
16 Kerala 1714 163
17 Ladakh 3 1
18 Lakshadweep 1 0
19 Madhya Pradesh 614 104
20 Maharashtra 713 240
21 Manipur 68 12S. No. State / Union territory Number of JAKs currently Number of JAKs
functional Closed
22 Meghalaya 25 3
23 Mizoram 16 16
24 Nagaland 22 2
25 Odisha 803 69
26 Puducherry 33 0
27 Punjab 532 79
28 Rajasthan 632 115
29 Sikkim 15 2
30 Tamil Nadu 1515 259
31 Telangana 212 66
32 The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and 40 10
Daman and Diu
33 Tripura 33 5
34 Uttar Pradesh 3805 555
35 Uttarakhand 319 76
36 West Bengal 859 56
Total 17,990 3,135
This information was given by the Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Jagat Prakash
Nadda in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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