Jan Aushadhi Diwas promotes the use of generic medicines

Jan Aushadhi Diwas shows India’s commitment to provide quality and affordable medicines for all people, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

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Every year, March 7th is celebrated as 'Jan Aushadhi Diwas' to raise awareness about the scheme and promote the use of generic medicines.

PM Modi noted that the initiative will help towards building a healthy and fit nation. ‘Jan AushadhiDiwasreflectsourcommitmentto provide top quality and affordable medicines to people, ensuring a healthy and fit India,” he shared in a post on social media platform X.

Jan Aushadhi Kendras, setup under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), is a public welfare scheme, that provides quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses.

Launched in November 2008, the Scheme is being implemented through the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI).

According to the Health Ministry data, more than 15,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established across the country. Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of centres (2,657), followed by Kerala (1,528), Karnataka (1,425), and Tamil Nadu (1,363). Lakshawadeep has the least number of centres (I), followed by Ladakh (2) and Andaman and Nicobar Islands (9).