India, July 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
S. No.
Financial year
Budget Estimate
Revised Estimate
Funds utilised
1.
2023-24
115.00
110.00
110.00
2.
2024-25
284.50
284.50
182.73
3.
2025-26
353.50
190.00
190.00
4.
2026-27
200.50
200.50
50.00
State-wise Janaushadhi Kendras as on 30.06.2026
S. No.
State/UTs
No. of JAKs
1
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
6
2
Andhra Pradesh
316
3
Arunachal Pradesh
36
4
Assam
202
5
Bihar
1304
6
Chandigarh
20
7
Chhattisgarh
371
8
Delhi
692
9
Goa
19
10
Gujarat
955
11
Haryana
560
12
Himachal Pradesh
77
13
Jammu and Kashmir
373
14
Jharkhand
192
15
Karnataka
1720
16
Kerala
1833
17
Ladakh
3
18
Lakshadweep
1
19
Madhya Pradesh
690
20
Maharashtra
763
21
Manipur
79
22
Meghalaya
30
23
Mizoram
19
24
Nagaland
25
25
Odisha
881
26
Puducherry
33
27
Punjab
572
28
Rajasthan
794
29
Sikkim
17
30
Tamil Nadu
1631
31
Telangana
249
32
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
43
33
Tripura
33
34
Uttar Pradesh
4226
35
Uttarakhand
370
36
West Bengal
1014
Total
20,149
(crore Rs.)
(crore Rs.)
(crore Rs.)
(till 30.06.2026)
Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana scheme, a total of 20,149 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been opened across the country till 30.06.2026 of which 1631 JAKs have been opened in the State of Tamil Nadu including 74 JAKs (62 JAKs in Salem & 12 JAKs in Kallakurichi district) in the Kallakurichi Lok Sabha Constituency. The State-wise /Union Territory-wise number of JAKs opened across the country is at Annexure.
The product basket under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Yojna has 2,110 medicines and 315 surgicals, medical consumables and devices, covering all major therapeutic groups, such as cardiovascular, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-infectives, anti-allergic and gastro-intestinal medicines and nutraceuticals. Medicines are available under PMBJP product basket at rates that are about 50% to 80% cheaper than those of branded medicines.
With a view to ensure quality of medicines available at JAKs so that health of patients is not compromised, effective mechanisms have been put in place to ensure continuous inspection, testing and standardisation, viz.:
Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) scheme, details of the funds allocated and utilised during the last three years are as under:
The Government has assessed the implementation and outreach of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) through an independent evaluation agency during FY 2023-24.
The evaluation observed that expansion of the Jan Aushadhi Kendra network has significantly improved the availability and accessibility of affordable quality generic medicines, including in rural, remote and underserved areas. As on 30.06.2026, 20,149 Jan Aushadhi Kendras are functional across the country, thereby improving geographical access to affordable medicines.
In order to address any supply gaps and ensure smooth supply and availability of products at JAKs, the following measures are in place:
Any person may lodge complaint regarding availability of generic medicines supplied through JAKs in the country using the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) portal of the Government of India, or by emailing at complaints@janaushadhi.gov.in or calling the PMBJP helpline number 1800 180 8080.
With a view to further expand the coverage of the scheme, the Government has set a target to open 25,000 JAKs by March 2027.
To promote acceptability and to increase sale of medicines supplied through JAKs, targeted awareness campaigns about the benefits of Janaushadhi medicines are conducted on a regular basis:
(i) Awareness campaigns: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), which is the implementing agency for PMBJP, conducts awareness campaigns in coordination with Central Bureau of Communication, PIB, MyGov and MY Bharat, in various modes such as print, television, radio, social media platforms, outdoor hoardings, community engagement, etc.
(ii) Interactive messages/calls: Outreach and citizen engagement are also pursued through WhatsApp chatbot and outbound calls to inform citizens regarding the quality of Janaushadhi products and the large savings that accrue from purchase of the same from nearest JAK.
(iii) Jan Aushadhi Week: Jan Aushadhi Week is celebrated every year in the first week of March during which special campaigns such as public rallies, health camps, seminars in pharmacy colleges, children engagement programmes, etc. are conducted across the nation to educate citizens, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders about the benefits of Janaushadhi generic medicines.
(iv) Messages from eminent persons: Audio/video messages from well-known persons such as public representatives and eminent doctors are disseminated on social media platforms to highlight the benefits of Janaushadhi medicines and dispel myths in respect of their quality.
(v) Public engagement programme in rural areas: To educate citizens in local languages/dialects, publicity is also done through health camps, nukkad-natak, audiovisual display at Common Service Centres and public engagement workshops in association with local JAKs in rural areas.
Annexure
The State-wise /Union Territory-wise number of JAKs opened as on 30.06.2026
This information was given by Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
