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.