**Executive Summary**
This report, posted on February 13, 2026, by PIB Delhi, details the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) scheme in Haryana. It provides information on the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) opened, particularly in Hisar and Sonipat Parliamentary Constituencies, up to December 31, 2025. The report also mentions incentives for setting up JAKs and measures to ensure the effective supply of medicines.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **JAKs in Haryana:**
* A total of 474 JAKs have been opened in Haryana as of December 31, 2025.
* 35 JAKs are in Hisar Parliamentary Constituency and 45 in Sonipat Parliamentary Constituency.
* **JAK Openings by Financial Year in Specific Constituencies:**
* *Hisar Parliamentary Constituency:*
* 2022-23: 16 JAKs opened
* 2023-24: 11 JAKs opened
* 2024-25: 8 JAKs opened
* *Sonipat Parliamentary Constituency:*
* 2022-23: 5 JAKs opened
* 2023-24: 8 JAKs opened
* 2024-25: 14 JAKs opened
* **Incentives for Setting Up JAKs:**
* A one-time special incentive of ₹2 lakh is given for setting up JAKs in the North-Eastern States, Himalayan areas, island territories, backward areas notified as Aspirational Districts by NITI Aayog, and to entrepreneurs from eligible categories (ex-servicemen, divyangjan, Scheduled Castes/Tribes members).
* **JAK Application Process:**
* Applications are invited from individual entrepreneurs, NGOs, societies, trusts, firms, private companies, etc.
* Online applications are accepted through www.janaushadhi.gov.in.
* **Medicine Supply Chain Management:**
* JAKs are incentivised to stock 200 commonly used medicines (100 top-selling and 100 fast-selling) since September 2024. Monthly incentive is based on the stocks maintained.
* An IT-enabled supply chain connects 5 warehouses and a network of distributors.
* 400 fast-moving products are regularly monitored, and demand is forecasted by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI).
* Digitisation is being implemented to improve the procurement process.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Entrepreneurs, NGOs, societies, trusts, firms, private companies
* **Impact:** Eligible entities can apply to open JAKs and benefit from incentives.
* **Action Required:** Submit online applications at www.janaushadhi.gov.in if interested in opening a JAK.
**Stakeholder:** JAK Owners
* **Impact:** The incentives for stocking medicines can increase profitability and ensure availability of a wider range of essential medicines for the public.
* **Action Required:** Ensure appropriate stocking levels of the incentivised medicines.
**Stakeholder:** Citizens/Consumers
* **Impact:** Improved access to affordable generic medicines through the expanded network of JAKs and better supply chain management.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the Jan Aushadhi Kendras for purchasing affordable medicines.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP): A scheme to open Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) to provide affordable medicines.
Jan Aushadhi Kendra (JAK): Generic medicine outlets established under the PMBJP scheme.
Haryana: The state where the reported PMBJP scheme activities related to Jan Aushadhi Kendras are taking place.
NITI Aayog: An institution that designates areas as 'Aspirational Districts' for which JAKs receive a setting up incentive.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers: The ministry responsible for the PMBJP scheme.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
PMBJAKs in Haryana
Posted On: 13 FEB 2026 5:26PM by PIB Delhi
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.
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
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.
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.janaush
adhi.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 andMedical 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.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Smt. Anupriya Patel,
in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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