The Indian government launched the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) in November 2008 to provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices to everyone. The program aims to make quality healthcare accessible to all and involves opening Janaushadhi Kendras across India that offer affordable generic drugs and surgical items. Recently, Union Health Minister announced that 9,082 Janaushadhi Kendras are being operated under the PMBJP.
The role of PMBJP
The PMBJP is implemented by the Pharma & Medical Bureau of India (PMBI), which was formerly known as the Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI). The program aims to raise awareness about generic medicines and create employment opportunities by encouraging entrepreneurs to open PMBJP Kendras. The initiative is an attempt to make healthcare affordable and accessible for all, especially for those belonging to economically marginalized sections of the society.
The objective of PMBJP
The PMBJP was launched to provide affordable medicines to people living in rural and remote areas of the country. The initiative is aimed at reducing the out-of-pocket expenses of patients and making medicines affordable for all. PMBJP also aims to create employment opportunities for the youth by encouraging them to set up PMBJP Kendras in their locality. The program is designed to provide easy access to quality generic medicines to patients across the country, irrespective of their socio-economic background.
The success of PMBJP
The PMBJP has been successful in providing access to quality generic medicines to people living in rural and remote areas of the country. Over the years, it has helped economically marginalized to access affordable medicines without compromising on the quality. The program has also helped to raise awareness about generic medicines among the people, making them more accessible and affordable. The government is committed to expanding the PMBJP program to make quality healthcare accessible to all.
The number of Janaushadhi Kendras in India
According to the Union Health Minister, there are currently 9,082 Janaushadhi Kendras operating under the PMBJP program in India. These Kendras are providing quality generic medicines at affordable prices to people living in rural and remote areas of the country. The Kendras are operated by trained pharmacists who ensure that the quality of medicines is not compromised.