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Date: 7th August 2026 Category: Press Release Jurisdiction: India, Central Government

Sale of Medicines in JAKs - 7th August 2026 - Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers : Department of Pharmaceuticals - Gazette Notification PDF

Issued by Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers : Department of Pharmaceuticals

Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers : Department of Pharmaceuticals on 7th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.

Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

Summary of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) Sales and Expansion Report

Overview and Administration On August 7, 2026, Smt. Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, provided a written reply in the Lok Sabha regarding the performance and reach of Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) under the Department of Pharmaceuticals.

Financial Performance Under the PMBJP scheme, total sales at Maximum Retail Price (MRP) reached ₹4,274.66 crore over the last two financial years. The year-wise breakdown is as follows:

  • FY 2024-25: ₹2,022.47 crore
  • FY 2025-26: ₹2,252.19 crore

Product Basket and Cost Savings The scheme aims to provide affordable healthcare through a product basket containing 315 surgical items, medical consumables, and medical devices. These products are priced approximately 50% to 80% lower than comparable leading branded products.

Regional Implementation: Himachal Pradesh As of June 30, 2026, a total of 77 JAKs have been established in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The district-wise distribution is as follows:

  • Kangra: 21
  • Mandi: 13
  • Hamirpur: 9
  • Una: 8
  • Shimla: 6
  • Solan: 5
  • Bilaspur: 4
  • Sirmaur: 4
  • Chamba: 3
  • Kullu: 2
  • Kinnaur: 1
  • Lahaul and Spiti: 1

Administrative Details

  • Source: PIB Delhi, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
  • Release ID: 2295935.
  • Languages available: Urdu, Hindi, Tamil.

Key Entities Referenced

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP): The flagship government scheme aimed at providing quality generic medicines at affordable prices through dedicated outlets. Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs): Specialized retail outlets established under PMBJP to sell generic medicines, surgical items, and medical devices at significantly lower costs. Himachal Pradesh: The specific Indian state where the document details the distribution and opening of 77 Jan Aushadhi Kendras across various districts. Department of Pharmaceuticals: The primary administrative department under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers responsible for overseeing the PMBJP scheme. Anupriya Patel: The Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers who provided the official reply regarding medicine sales and the status of JAKs.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers : Department of Pharmaceuticals Sale of Medicines in JAKs प्रव तथ: 07 AUG 2026 2:59PM by PIB Delhi Under Pradhan Manri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), total sales at Maximum Retail Price (MRP) amounted to ₹ 4274.66 crore during last two financial years. The details are as under:- S. No. Financial year Sale (₹ in crore) 1. 2024-25 2022.47 2. 2025-26 2252.19 As on 30.06.2026, a total of 77 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been opened in Himachal Pradesh. Of these, 21 and 3 JAKs have been opened in the Kangra and Chamba districts respectively. The district-wise number of JAKs opened is at Annexure. The scheme's product basket includes 315 surgical items, medical consumables, and medical devices. Their maximum retail prices (MRPs) are approximately 50% to 80% lower than those of comparable leading branded products. Annexure District-wise number of JAKs opened as on 30.06.2026 in the State of Himachal Pradesh Sl. No. Name of the district No. of JAKs 1. Bilaspur 4 2. Chamba 3 3. Hamirpur 9 4. Kangra 21 5. Kinnaur 16. Kullu 2 7. Lahaul And Spiti 1 8. Mandi 13 9. Shimla 6 10. Sirmaur 4 11. Solan 5 12. Una 8 Total 77 This information was given by Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Smt. Anupriya Patel, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today. ***** PC/JL (रलीज़ आईडी: 2295935) आगंतुक पटल : 337 इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Urdu , ही , Tamil

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