**Executive Summary**
This document is an answer to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2461 regarding the establishment of Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJAKs) in Haryana, particularly in Hisar and Sonipat Parliamentary Constituencies. The response, dated February 13th, 2026, provides details on the number of JAKs established, incentives for setting them up, and measures to ensure the supply of medicines.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **JAK Establishment in Haryana:**
* As of December 31, 2025, a total of 474 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been opened in Haryana under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) scheme.
* 35 JAKs are located in Hisar Parliamentary Constituency and 45 JAKs are located in Sonipat Parliamentary Constituency.
* **Year-wise JAK Establishment in Hisar and Sonipat:**
* 2022-23: Hisar (16), Sonipat (5)
* 2023-24: Hisar (11), Sonipat (8)
* 2024-25: Hisar (8), Sonipat (14)
* **Special Incentives for Setting up JAKs:**
* A one-time special incentive of ₹2 lakh is provided for setting up JAKs in North-Eastern States, Himalayan areas, island territories, backward areas notified as Aspirational Districts by NITI Aayog, and for entrepreneurs of certain eligible categories (ex-servicemen, divyangjan, members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes).
* **JAK Opening Procedure:**
* JAKs are opened by inviting applications from individual entrepreneurs, non-governmental organizations, societies, trusts, firms, private companies, etc.
* Applications are invited online through www.janaushadhi.gov.in.
* **Measures for Effective Medicine Supply:**
* Since September 2024, stocking of 200 commonly used medicines has been incentivized for JAKs.
* An end-to-end information-technology-enabled supply chain system is in place, connecting a system of 5 warehouses and a network of distributors.
* 400 fast-moving products are monitored by PMBI, and demand is forecasted to augment the procurement process.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Entrepreneurs/Organizations (Individual entrepreneurs, non-governmental organizations, societies, trusts, firms, private companies)**
* **Impact:** The document informs them about the opportunity to establish JAKs, potential incentives, and the application process.
* **Action Required:** Apply for opening a JAK through the provided website (www.janaushadhi.gov.in) if interested and eligible.
**Stakeholder: Citizens of Haryana, Particularly in Hisar and Sonipat Parliamentary Constituencies**
* **Impact:** The document outlines efforts to improve access to affordable medicines through PMBJAKs in their constituencies.
* **Action Required:** No direct action is required; however, they can benefit from the availability of affordable medicines at established JAKs.
**Stakeholder: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)**
* **Impact:** The document highlights PMBI's role in monitoring fast-moving products and forecasting demand.
* **Action Required:** Continue to monitor 400 fast-moving products, forecast demand, and digitise forecasting methods.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP): A scheme to establish Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJAKs).
Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJAKs): Generic medicine retail outlets established under PMBJP.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers: The ministry responsible for the PMBJP scheme.
Haryana: State to which the policy pertains.
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI): Implementing agency for PMBJP
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2461
TO BE ANSWERED ON 13th FEBRUARY, 2026
PMBJAKs in Haryana
†2461. Shri Satpal Brahamchari:
Shri Jai Parkash:
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:
(a) the total number of Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJAKs) established
under the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) in the State of Haryana,
particularly in Hisar and Sonipat Parliamentary Constituencies;
(b) the details of JAKs approved, operational and proposed in the said Parliamentary
Constituencies during the last three years, year-wise;
(c) whether any special incentives scheme have been implemented to promote the establishment
of JAKs in rural and backward areas of the said Parliamentary Constituencies;
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(e) whether the Government has any plan to establish new JAKs and ensure availability of
medicines in the said Parliamentary Constituencies in the near future, if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND
FERTILIZERS
(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)
(a): Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) scheme, a total of 474
Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been opened in the State of Haryana as on 31.12.2025, of
which 35 JAKs opened in Hisar Parliamentary Constituency and 45 JAKs opened in Sonipat
Parliamentary Constituency.
(b): The details of the approved and opened Jan Aushadhi Kendra in last three financial years
in Hisar and Sonipat Parliamentary Constituencies are as under:-
S. No. Financial Year Hisar Parliamentary Sonipat Parliamentary
Constituency Constituency
No. of JAKs opened No. of JAKs opened
1. 2022-23 16 5
2. 2023-24 11 8
3. 2024-25 8 14(c) and (d): Under the scheme, 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, divyangjan and members
of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
(e): The JAKs are opened by inviting applications from individual entrepreneurs, non-
governmental organizations, societies, trusts, firms, private companies, etc. Online applications
have been invited from all districts of the country including the said parliamentary constituency
through the website www.janaushadhi.gov.in.
Number of steps have been taken to ensure effective and regular supply of medicines at
Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs), including the following:
(i) Since September 2024, stocking by JAKs of 200 commonly used medicines, consisting
of the 100 top-selling medicines in the scheme product basket and 100 fast-selling
medicines in the market, has been incentivised, under which JAK owners are eligible
for monthly incentive based on the stocks that they maintain of these medicines.
(ii) An end-to-end information-technology-enabled supply chain system is in place to
connect a robust supply chain system consisting of 5 warehouses and a growing network
of distributors across the country.
(iii) In addition, with a view to ensure availability of commonly used products, 400 fast-
moving products are monitored regularly by the scheme implementing agency
{Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)} and demand for the
same is forecasted on an ongoing basis. Further, steps have been taken to digitise the
forecasting method to augment the procurement process.
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