Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).

✅ The Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers has launched 8 immunity boosting products under PMBJP for sale through Janaushadhi Kendras across the country.

✅ PMBJP is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals. It was first launched in November 2008 under the name Jan Aushadhi Campaign.

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✅ Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) under Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers is the implementation agency.

✅ PMBJK can be located within government hospital premises as well as private hospital premises or anywhere outside.

✅ Credit facility will be given to all Jan Aushadhi Kendras for 30 days against post dated cheques.

✅ Tendering of medicines shall be only through e-tendering.

✅ Under the Jan Aushadhi Scheme, State Governments are required to provide space in Government Hospital premises or any other suitable locations for running of Jan Aushadhi Kendra.

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