The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the Department of Pharmaceuticals, is launching the Jan Aushadhi Kendra (JAK) Experiential Learning Program on June 1st, 2025, as part of the "Seva Se Seekhen" (Learn by Doing) national campaign. This 15-day initiative will place five youth volunteers in five Jan Aushadhi Kendras per district nationwide, providing hands-on experience in the operations of these centers, which are crucial for delivering affordable generic medicines. Volunteers from platforms like MY Bharat, NSS, MYB Kendra, and pharmacy colleges will assist with daily operations, inventory management, promote awareness about generic medicines, and observe logistics. The program aims to enhance youth skills, promote community service, and improve public health outreach, ultimately linking youth development with the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: Government ministry responsible for youth affairs and sports.
Jan Aushadhi Kendras: Generic medicine centers, also referred to as JAK, providing affordable medicines.
Seva Se Seekhen Programme: A national campaign promoting experiential learning and skill development through service.
Experiential Learning Program: A program at Jan Aushadhi Kendra to provide hands-on learning experience to youth.
Government of India: The government of the Republic of India.
Department of Pharmaceuticals: Collaborating department with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for the Jan Aushadhi Kendra JAK Experiential Learning Program.
JAK: Abbreviation for Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
1st June 2025: Start date of the Jan Aushadhi Kendra JAK Experiential Learning Program.
MY Bharat: A platform for youth engagement, providing participants for the Experiential Learning Program.
NSS: National Service Scheme, a platform providing participants for the Experiential Learning Program.
MYB Kendra: A platform for youth engagement, providing participants for the Experiential Learning Program.
Pharmacy Colleges: Educational institutions providing participants for the Experiential Learning Program.
PMBJP: Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, a scheme to make quality medicines available at affordable prices for all.
Manish Gautam: Individual mentioned in the policy text.
Divyanshu Kumar: Individual mentioned in the policy text.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Youth will Volunteer in Jan Aushadhi Kendras Under
Seva Se Seekhen Programme
Experiential Learning Program at Jan Aushadhi
Kendra to Begin Tomorrow for Empowering Youth in
Public Health
Posted On: 31 MAY 2025 3:58PM by PIB Delhi
As part of the Government of India’s broader vision to strengthen community engagement and youth skill
development, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the Department of
Pharmaceuticals, is launching the Jan Aushadhi Kendra (JAK) Experiential Learning Program from 1st June
2025 under the national campaign ‘Seva Se Seekhen - Learn by Doing’.
This 15-day experiential initiative places five youth volunteers in 5 Jan Aushadhi Kendra per district across
the country, offering them direct exposure to the functioning of these Kendras that play a pivoital role in
delivering affordable, quality generic medicines to India’s citizens.
The program draws participants from platforms such as MY Bharat, NSS, MYB Kendra, Pharmacy Colleges,
and other youth organizations. Volunteers will be involved in a range of responsibilities, including:
1. Assisting with daily operations and customer interactions.
2. Supporting inventory and medicine management.
3. Promoting awareness about generic medicines and public health literacy.
4. Observing backend logistics and supply chain processes.
By embedding young volunteers within Jan Aushadhi Kendras, the program not only promotes hands-on
learning, but also instills values of service, discipline, and community-oriented professionalism.
This initiative creates a vital link between youth development and public health outreach enhancing the reach
of PMBJP while building practical skills, employability, and sector readiness among India’s young workforce.
Key Benefits to Youth:
1. Gain practical exposure to the functioning of Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
2. Learn inventory management and basic record-keeping.
3. Develop business discipline and customer handling skills.
4. Understand the importance of accessible healthcare.
Through this program, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports reinforces its mission to empower youth as
active contributors to national development - learning by doing.
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Manish Gautam/Divyanshu Kumar
(Release ID: 2132987)