**Executive Summary**
The 8th Jan Aushadhi Diwas was celebrated in New Delhi on March 7, 2026, to honor Janaushadhi Kendra owners and highlight the value of affordable medicines. The event, graced by Union Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda and other dignitaries, recognized top-performing Kendra owners for their contributions. The event reaffirmed the government's commitment to expanding access to affordable healthcare nationwide.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event and Recognition:**
* The 8th Jan Aushadhi Diwas was organized in New Delhi on March 7, 2026.
* 13 top-performing Janaushadhi Kendra owners were felicitated for their outstanding contributions to the scheme.
* Awardees shared their experiences and the journey of running Janaushadhi Kendras.
* Beneficiaries of the scheme interacted with dignitaries and highlighted the value of affordable medicines.
* **Kendra Owner Experiences and Contributions:**
* Prof. Dr. Ruksana Najeeb shared her experience establishing a Kendra and conducting awareness programs.
* Shri Jyoti Banerjee from West Bengal spoke about being inspired by the initiative's objective to make medicines affordable.
* Dr. Anita Ramesh highlighted opening a Kendra during the COVID-19 pandemic and the introduction of home delivery services.
* Ms. Meena mentioned successfully running her Kendra for five years and finding motivation from beneficiary appreciation.
* **Scheme Impact and Suggestions:**
* The scheme contributes to public health by providing affordable medicines and creates employment opportunities.
* It helps citizens achieve substantial savings on medical expenses.
* Suggestions were made for further expansion of the product basket and the establishment of a grievance portal for JAK Owners.
* **Government Commitment:**
* The event reaffirmed the Government's commitment to expanding access to affordable healthcare.
* The initiative aims to strengthen the reach of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana across the nation.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Janaushadhi Kendra Owners:**
* **Impact:** Recognized and awarded for their contributions, providing a platform to share experiences and feedback. Their efforts in providing affordable medicines and creating employment are acknowledged.
* **Action Required:** Continue providing affordable medicines, potentially expand product baskets, and utilize any grievance redressal mechanisms established.
* **Beneficiaries of the Scheme:**
* **Impact:** Gained access to quality medicines at significantly lower costs, bringing relief to families. They had the opportunity to interact with dignitaries and share their positive experiences.
* **Action Required:** Continue to utilize the Janaushadhi Kendras for affordable medicine procurement.
* **Government (Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Department of Pharmaceuticals):**
* **Impact:** Reaffirmed commitment to affordable healthcare and strengthening the Janaushadhi Pariyojana. The event provided insights into the scheme's success and areas for improvement.
* **Action Required:** Continue supporting and expanding the Janaushadhi Pariyojana, consider the suggestions made by Kendra owners for product expansion and grievance redressal.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana: A scheme focused on providing affordable generic medicines, which is the central subject of the document.
Janaushadhi Kendra: The physical outlets through which the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana operates.
Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers: The government ministry overseeing the Department of Pharmaceuticals and the Janaushadhi scheme.
Department of Pharmaceuticals: The department under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers responsible for implementing the scheme.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers :
Department of Pharmaceuticals
Janaushadhi Kendra Owners Honoured on 8th
Janaushadhi Diwas
Beneficiaries Highlight Value of Affordable Medicines
Posted On: 07 MAR 2026 7:48PM by PIB Delhi
The 8th Jan Aushadhi Diwas was organised in New Delhi. The event was graced by Shri Jagat Prakash
Nadda, Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilisers, Smt Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Chemicals
& Fertilisers, and Shri Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals.
Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Smt Anupriya Patel, Minister of State
for Chemicals & Fertilizers presented award to Shri Arun Kumar, Jharkhand
During the event, 13 top-performing Janaushadhi Kendra owners from different states, including three
from Delhi, were felicitated for their outstanding contribution to the scheme. These awardees also shared
their experiences and journey of running Janaushadhi Kendras. Beneficiaries of the scheme also interacted
with the dignitaries.
Prof. Dr. Ruksana Najeeb from Anantnag (Jammu & Kashmir) shared her experience of establishing
a Janaushadhi Kendra and conducting generic medicine awareness camps and outreach programmes to
educate people about affordable medicines. She also highlighted the efforts made to strengthen the supplychain to ensure continuous availability of medicines. From Kolkata, West Bengal, Shri Jyoti Banerjee
spoke about how he was inspired by the objectives of the Janaushadhi initiative and appreciated the
impact of the scheme in making medicines affordable for common citizens.
Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Smt Anupriya Patel, Minister of State
for Chemicals & Fertilizers presented award to Dr. Anita Ramesh, Chennai Tamilnadu
Dr. Anita Ramesh from Chennai, (Tamil Nadu) shared that she opened her Janaushadhi Kendra during
the COVID-19 pandemic. She praised the initiative for helping people access affordable medicines and
informed that home delivery services have also been introduced to further assist households and patients.
Ms. Meena from Delhi stated that she started her Kendra during the COVID-19 period and has been
running it successfully for the last five years. She expressed satisfaction that the blessings and
appreciation received from beneficiaries provide great motivation to continue the service.
The Kendra owners highlighted that the scheme not only contributes to public health by providing
affordable medicines but also creates employment opportunities. They noted that the initiative helps
citizens achieve substantial savings on their medical expenses. They suggested further expansion of the
product basket, setting up of a grievance portal to address the issues faced by JAK Owners.Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Smt Anupriya Patel, Minister of State
for Chemicals & Fertilizers presented award to HLL life care ltd, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Several other Janaushadhi Kendra owners were also honoured during the event, including Shri Arun
Kumar, Shri Ranjan Kumar Patna (Bihar), Shri Sudhanya Gupta Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir),
Shri Raj Kumar Verma Uttar Pradesh, Shri Sinam Pritam Singh Manipur, AIIMS Rishikesh
Uttarakhand, HLL Life care Ltd, Shri Ram Iqbal Singh South Delhi, and Shri Dewanshu Monga
Central Delhi.
Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Smt Anupriya Patel, Minister of State
for Chemicals & Fertilizers presented award to Dr. meenu singh director Aiims Rishikesh,
UttarakhandDuring the programme, the Shri Nadda also interacted with beneficiaries of the scheme. Beneficiaries
shared their experiences and highlighted how Janaushadhi medicines have helped them access quality
medicines at significantly lower costs, bringing relief to many families across the country.
The event reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to expanding access to affordable healthcare and
strengthening the reach of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana across the nation.
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