Strong Public Participation and Awareness Drive Mark Second Day of Janaushadhi Saptah Across Several Locations

**Executive Summary** This document reports on the second day of the week-long Janaushadhi Saptah 2026 celebrations, which included over 60 health check-up camps nationwide. The initiative, led by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), aims to increase outreach for affordable generic medicines and diagnostic services. The celebrations are a prelude to the 8th Janaushadhi Diwas on March 7, 2026, with a future target of establishing 25,000 Kendras by March 2027. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Janaushadhi Saptah 2026:** The week-long celebration successfully entered its second day, focusing on outreach for affordable and quality generic medicines. * **Nationwide Health Check-up Camps:** Over 60 health check-up camps were organized across the country as part of the initiative. * **Prelude to Janaushadhi Diwas:** The Saptah serves as a prelude to the 8th Janaushadhi Diwas on March 7, 2026. * **Free Generic Medicines:** Beneficiaries at many locations received free generic medicines. * **Spearheaded by PMBI:** The initiative is spearheaded by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. * **Nationwide Initiative Dates:** The initiative runs from March 1st to March 5th, 2026, across more than 250 locations. * **Theme:** The camps operate under the theme "Bringing basic diagnostic services closer to people's homes through Jan Aushadhi Kendras." * **Locations of Camps:** Camps were organized in various locations including Udupi (Karnataka), Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Jaipur (Rajasthan), Krishna and Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh), and Jhajjar (Haryana). * **Participant Demographics:** Senior citizens, women, and school children actively participated in the camps. * **Services Provided:** Services included general health check-ups, thyroid testing, pediatric care, and consultations for long-term illnesses. * **Menstrual Hygiene Awareness:** Janaushadhi sanitary pads were distributed to promote awareness about affordable menstrual hygiene products. * **Awareness Sessions:** Sessions were held to inform the public about the availability of quality generic medicines at affordable prices through Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs). * **Mobile Application Promotion:** The public was encouraged to download the ‘Jan Aushadhi Sugam' mobile application to locate the nearest Kendra. * **Future Target:** PMBI has set a target of establishing 25,000 Kendras by March 2027. **Impact Analysis** **General Public / Beneficiaries** * **Impact:** Gained access to affordable quality generic medicines, free health check-ups, and diagnostic services closer to their homes. Received awareness on menstrual hygiene products and affordable healthcare options. * **Action Required:** To continue availing affordable medicines from PMBJKs and to utilize the 'Jan Aushadhi Sugam' mobile application to find nearest Kendras. **Government Officials / Public Representatives** * **Impact:** Engaged with the initiative, visited camps, and appreciated the role of PMBJP in providing affordable and trustworthy healthcare. * **Action Required:** Continue to support and promote the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) and its initiatives. **Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)** * **Impact:** Spearheading a nationwide initiative to expand access to affordable medicines and healthcare services. Working towards establishing a significantly larger network of Kendras. * **Action Required:** Continue to implement and expand the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) and achieve the target of 25,000 Kendras by March 2027.

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