Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana

The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)" was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, in November 2008. Under the scheme, dedicated outlets known as Janaushadhi Kendras are opened to make quality generic medicines available to all at affordable prices. The product basket of PMBJP comprises 1759 drugs and 280 surgical items. As of 31st October 2022, 8819 Janaushadhi Kendras are functional across the country. Established in December 2008, the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) is the implementing agency of PMBJP.

Objectives of PMBJP -

1. Ensure access to quality medicines for all sections of the population especially the poor and the deprived ones.

2. Create awareness about generic medicines through education and publicity to counter the perception that quality is synonymous with high prices only.

3. Generate employment by engaging individual entrepreneurs in the opening of PMBJP Kendra.

 

Benefits

The Scheme is operated by government agencies as well as by private entrepreneurs:



1. Normal Incentive - The incentive provided to the Kendra owners has been enhanced from the existing ₹ 2,50,000 to up to ₹ 5,00,000 to be given @ 15% of monthly purchases made, subject to a ceiling of ₹ 15,000/- per month.

2. Special Incentive - One-time incentive of ₹ 2,00,000 (in addition to normal incentives) is to be provided for furniture & fixtures and computer & printers to the PMBJP Kendras opened in the North-Eastern States, Himalayan areas, Island territories, and backward areas mentioned as an aspirational district by NITI Aayog or opened by women entrepreneur, Divyang, SCs& STs.

3. Prices of the Jan Aushadhi medicines are 50%-90% less than that of branded medicines prices in the open market.

4. Medicines are procured only from World Health Organization – Good Manufacturing Practices (WHO-GMP) certified suppliers for ensuring the quality of the products.

5. Each batch of the drug is tested at laboratories accredited by ‘National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) for ensuring the best quality.

6. Operating agency will be provided a 20% margin on the MRP (Excluding taxes) of each drug.



Savings to the Citizens -

During the financial year 2020-21, PMBJP achieved savings of approximately Rs. 4,000 crores for the common citizens of the country.



Jan Aushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkin -

As an important step in ensuring health security for Indian women, Jan Aushadhi Suvidha Oxo-biodegradable Sanitary Napkins were launched on 27th August 2019 to be made available at Rs.1i per pad only. Jan Aushadhi Suvidha Napkins are being made available for sale in more than 8800 PMBJP Kendras across the country.



Jan Aushadhi Sugam Mobile Application -

The mobile application "Jan Aushadhi Sugam" was launched I the month of August 2019. The App has various user-friendly features like — locating nearby Jan Aushadhi Kendra through Google map, searching Jan Aushadhi generic medicines, comparing prices of Generic v/s Branded medicines in terms of MRP, overall savings, etc.





Eligibility

1. NGOs, Charitable Institutions/Hospitals, Reputed professional bodies/organizations, Private Hospitals, Trusts, Societies, Self Help Groups, etc are eligible to open new Jan Aushadhi Stores.
2. Individual applicants must be having D. Pharma/B. Pharma Degrees or he/she has to employ D.Pharma/B. Pharma degree holders and produce proof of the same at the time of submitting applications or at the time of final approval.
3. The organization or NGO will have to employ B. Pharma / D. Pharma degree holders and produce proof of the same at the time of submitting applications or at the time of final approval.
4. In Govt. hospital premises including medical colleges, the preferred agency would be reputed NGOs/Charitable Organizations, but individuals would also be eligible.



Application Process

Offline

The application should be sent in the prescribed format along with the required documents to below-mentioned address in a closed envelope/cover clearly superscribed as “Application For The New PMBJK” to -



The CEO

Bureau of Pharma Public Sector Undertakings of India (BPPI)

8th Floor, Block E-1, Videocon Tower, Jhandewalan Extension,

New Delhi – 110055

[Note: Non-refundable application fees of ₹ 5,000/- are to be deposited along with the application form.

The application fee is not applicable in case of applicant belongs to the category of Women entrepreneurs, Divyang, SC, ST & any entrepreneurs of aspirational districts (backward district) as notified by the NITI Aayog, in Himalayan, Island territories, and North- Eastern states. For exemption of fee, the applicant has to submit proof of their category.]

Documents Required

Common Documents -

1. Own space or hired space (Minimum 120 sq feet) duly supported by ownership, proper lease agreement, or space allotment letter.

2. Proof of securing a pharmacist with name, Registration with the State Council, etc. (or it can be submitted at the time of final approval of JAS)

3. Financial capacity to run the Store supported by valid documents or affidavit for having good financial condition and ready to invest to run Jan Aushadhi Store smoothly as per requirements.

4. Sale License from Competent Authority (Retail Drug License in the name of the applicant and/or TIN Number)

5. Drug License in name of “Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Kendra”.

Special Incentive: Individual

1. Aadhaar Card

2. Pan card

3. Certificate of SC/ST or Divyang (PWD).

4. Pharmacist Registration Certification

5. ITR for the last two years.

6. Bank statement for the last 6 months.

7. Declaration for GST registration once the threshold limit is achieved.

8. Undertaking (Whichever is applicable) -

I. Woman Entrepreneur

II. Aspirational District (Identified BY NITI AAYOG) Himalayan/Island Territories/North–Eastern States)

III. Divyaang/ SC/ST

9. Undertaking of distance policy as per guideline.

Normal Incentive: Individual

1. Aadhaar Card

2. Pan card

3. General category

4. Pharmacist Registration Certification

5. ITR for the last two years.

6. Bank statement for the last 6 months.

7. Declaration for GST registration once the threshold limit is achieved.

9. Undertaking of distance policy as per guideline.

Normal Incentive: Institutions/ NGO/Charitable Institute/ Hospital etc.

1. Darpan Id (Only for NGO) if others please provide supporting documents.

2. Pan card

3. Registration certificate

4. Pharmacist Registration Certification

5. ITR for the last two years.

6. Bank statement for the last 6 months.

7. Declaration for GST registration once the threshold limit is achieved.

9. Undertaking of distance policy as per guideline.



Normal Incentive: Government/ Govt Nominated Agency

1. Details of the Department that has allocated the space, along with supporting documents/ sanction order.

2. Pan card

3. Govt. nominated agency provide supporting documents.

4. Pharmacist Registration Certification

5. ITR for the last two years, if the nominated operating agency is a Pvt. Entity.

6. Bank statement for the last 6 months, if the nominated operating agency is a Pvt. Entity.

7. Declaration for GST registration once the threshold limit is achieved.

9. Undertaking of distance policy as per guideline.