**Executive Summary**
This report, posted on February 3, 2026, by PIB Delhi, details the status of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (JAKs) in Kushinagar under the PMBJP scheme. As of December 31, 2025, 86 JAKs have been established in the Kushinagar district. The government aims to increase the number of JAKs across the country to 25,000 by March 2027.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **JAKs in Kushinagar:**
* As of December 31, 2025, 86 JAKs are operational in the Kushinagar district.
* During FY 2024-25, these JAKs reported a sales turnover of ₹5.12 Crore, resulting in estimated savings of ₹20 Crores for citizens.
* Currently, no JAK has been opened under the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) category in the district.
* **Supply Chain Improvements by PMBI:**
* An IT-enabled supply chain system is in place with five warehouses and 41 distributors nationwide.
* Since September 2024, stocking by JAKs of 200 commonly used medicines (including the top 100 selling and 100 fast-selling) is incentivized with monthly incentives.
* PMBI monitors 400 fast-moving products and forecasts demand regularly, with steps to digitize forecasting for enhanced procurement.
* **JAK Expansion and Awareness:**
* JAKs are opened through online applications from individual entrepreneurs, NGOs, societies, etc.
* The government targets 25,000 JAKs nationwide by March 2027.
* State and UT Governments are requested to raise awareness and provide rent-free spaces in government healthcare facilities for JAKs.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Citizens**
* **Impact:** Increased access to affordable medicines through JAKs and potential savings.
* **Action Required:** Utilize JAKs for medication needs.
**Stakeholder: JAK Owners**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to operate a JAK, potential for increased income via incentives based on stock maintenance.
* **Action Required:** Maintain sufficient stock of incentivized medicines to qualify for monthly incentives.
**Stakeholder: Potential JAK Applicants (Individuals/Organizations)**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to establish and operate a JAK.
* **Action Required:** Apply online through the scheme's website (www.janaushadhi.gov.in).
**Stakeholder: State and UT Governments, District Administrations**
* **Impact:** Responsibility to promote the scheme and support the establishment of JAKs.
* **Action Required:** Create awareness about the scheme and provide rent-free spaces in government healthcare facilities.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP): A scheme to make quality medicines available at affordable prices through dedicated outlets.
Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs): Outlets established under the PMBJP scheme to provide generic medicines.
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI): The implementing agency for the PMBJP scheme.
Department of Pharmaceuticals: The government department overseeing the PMBJP scheme.
Kushinagar: District in which 86 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened as of 31.12.2025.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers :
Department of Pharmaceuticals
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras in
Kushinagar
Posted On: 03 FEB 2026 2:47PM by PIB Delhi
Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), as of 31.12.2025, 86 JAKs have
been opened in Kushinagar district.
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the JAKs located at Kushinagar reported a sales turnover of ₹ 5.12
Crore which has led to an estimated savings of ₹ 20 crores(approx.) in the hands of citizens.
Currently no JAK has been opened under Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) category of the
district.
With a view to address any supply gaps and ensure smooth supply and product availability at JAKs, the
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), which is the implementing agency for
PMBJP, has undertaken the following measures:
i. An end-to-end information-technology-enabled supply chain system has been put in place,
consisting currently of five warehouses and 41 distributors across the country.
ii. Since September 2024, stocking by JAKs of 200 commonly used medicines, consisting of the
100 top-selling medicines in the 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.
iii. In addition, with a view to ensure availability of commonly used products, 400 fast-moving
products are monitored regularly by 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 through automation.
JAKs are opened by inviting applications from individual entrepreneurs, non-governmental organisations,
societies, trusts, firms, private companies, etc., for which applications have been invited online across the
country, through the scheme’s website (www.janaushadhi.gov.in). With a view to augment the reach of
Janaushadhi scheme to the citizens, Government has set a target of increasing the number of JAKs opened
across the country to 25,000 by March 2027.
Further, the Department of Pharmaceuticals from time to time requests State and Union Territory
Governments and district administrations to create awareness about the scheme and to provide rent-free
space for opening Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) in government hospitals, community health centres and
primary health centres including those located in block headquarters.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Smt. Anupriya Patel,
in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
***PC/PM
(Release ID: 2222524) Visitor Counter : 102
Read this release in: Urdu , ही