Jan Aushadhi Diwas was celebrated across the country on 7 March 2020. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacted with the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana and store owners of Jan Aushadhi Kendras, through video conference on this day.
Objective: The Jan aushadhi Divas aims to provide further impetus and create awareness about the use of generic medicines. The day highlights the initiative undertaken by Government in the direction of making quality healthcare for all, like Ayushman Bharat, PMBJY, etc.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Pariyojna: The Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Pariyojna was launched by Prime Minister with an objective of making high-quality medicines available to all at an affordable prices, especially to the poor and underprivileged, through exclusive outlets of Jan Aushadhi Medical Stores.
One PMBJP Kendra in each block: Government is planning to have at least one Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) Kendra in each block of the country by end of current year. This was stated by Union Minister of State in the Prime minister’s Office Dr. Jitendra Singh while participating in ‘Jan Aushadhi Diwas’ celebration in Kathua.
