**Policy Summary: Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) Implementation and Impact**
As of June 30, 2025, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has implemented the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) to enhance the availability of affordable and quality medicines across India. Key achievements include:
* **Extensive Network:** A total of 16,912 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been established nationwide, with a significant focus on rural access, as 8,660 JAKs are located in rural areas. 106 JAKs are located at railway stations across the country.
* **Rural Expansion:** The scheme collaborates with the Ministry of Cooperation to facilitate the opening of JAKs by Primary Agricultural Credit Societies and other cooperative societies, further extending reach in rural communities.
* **Public Usage:** The JAKs serve approximately 1 to 1.2 million individuals daily, providing access to affordable medicines in both rural and urban regions.
* **Cost Savings:** The PMBJP has resulted in estimated savings of approximately ₹38,000 crore for citizens over the past 11 years, compared to the prices of branded medicines.
* **Supply Chain Management:** To ensure consistent product availability, an IT-enabled supply chain system is in place, comprising one central warehouse, four regional warehouses, and 39 distributors.
* **Inventory Monitoring:** The availability of 400 fast-moving Janaushadhi products is regularly monitored.
* **Stocking Mandate:** A minimum stocking mandate requires JAK owners to maintain stocks of 200 specific Janaushadhi products (100 top-selling in the scheme, and 100 fast-selling in the market) to qualify for incentives.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Smt. Anupriya Patel, in a written reply in Lok Sabha.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers: The Indian government ministry responsible for the chemicals and fertilizers sector.
PBMJAKs: Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras, referring to Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs): Generic medicine retail outlets under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana scheme.
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana: A scheme to provide affordable and quality medicines to all citizens.
Ministry of Cooperation: The Indian government ministry responsible for cooperative societies.
Primary Agricultural Credit Societies: Financial institutions that provide credit and other services to farmers and rural populations.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
Smt Anupriya Patel: The Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
PMBJAKs at Railway Stations
To ensure availability of quality and affordable
medicines to public, including passengers at railway
stations; a total of 106 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs)
have been opened at railway stations across the
country till 30.6.2025
A total of 16,912 JAKs have been opened till
30.6.2025 across the country, of which 8,660 JAKs
have been opened in rural areas
Posted On: 01 AUG 2025 4:09PM by PIB Delhi
Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana scheme, a total of 106 Jan Aushadhi Kendras
(JAKs) have been opened at railway stations across the country till 30.6.2025 to ensure availability of quality,
affordable medicines to public, including passengers, at railway stations.
A total of 16,912 JAKs have been opened till 30.6.2025 across the country, of which 8,660 JAKs have been
opened in rural areas. To increase access in rural areas, the scheme has partnered with the Ministry of
Cooperation for the opening of JAKs by Primary Agricultural Credit Societies and other cooperative societies.
On the average, about 10 to 12 lakh persons visit these Kendras daily and avail of quality medicines at
affordable prices across the country, including in rural and remote areas. As a result of the scheme, in the last
11 years, estimated savings of about ₹38,000 crore have accrued to citizens in comparison to the prices of
branded medicines, across the country, including in rural and remote areas.
For smooth supply and product availability at JAKs across the country, including in rural and remote areas, an
end-to-end IT-enabled supply chain system has been established, which comprises one central warehouse,
four regional warehouses and 39 distributors appointed. Further, 400 fast-moving Janaushadhi products are
monitored regularly to ensure their availability. In addition, a minimum stocking mandate has been
implemented for 200 Janaushadhi products consisting of the 100 top-selling Janaushadhi products in the
scheme product basket and 100 fast-selling Janaushadhi products in the market. Under the stocking mandate,
JAK owners become eligible for claiming incentive based on stocks of the said 200 products maintained by
them.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Smt Anupriya Patel
in Lok Sabha in a written reply to a question today.
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