Central government scheme · Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (run by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India, PMBI)

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

Also called PMBJP (Jan Aushadhi) · Formerly Jan Aushadhi Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana is run by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. It is for anyone who wants to buy generic medicines without registration, or individuals and organisations eligible to open a Jan Aushadhi Kendra. Beneficiaries get quality-tested generic medicines and medical products at Jan Aushadhi Kendras that are generally 50 to 80 percent cheaper than comparable branded medicines, along with other items. To buy medicines, citizens can find the nearest Kendra using the free Jan Aushadhi Sugam app and buy over the counter, while those wishing to open a Kendra can apply online on the official website and submit pharmacist registration with the State Pharmacy Council.

Written by AI from the official details below.

Apply on janaushadhi.gov.in

Who can apply for PMBJP (Jan Aushadhi)

  • Anyone can buy medicines at a Jan Aushadhi Kendra; there is no registration.
  • To open a Kendra: individuals with a D.Pharma or B.Pharma, or individuals and organisations employing a registered pharmacist.
  • Kendra applicants can be individual entrepreneurs, NGOs, societies, trusts, firms or private companies; a shop of at least 120 sq ft is needed.

PMBJP (Jan Aushadhi) benefits

  • 2,110 medicines and 315 surgical items, consumables and devices at prices about 50-80% below branded equivalents.
  • Medicines bought only from WHO-GMP certified makers and every batch tested in NABL-accredited labs before supply.
  • Jan Aushadhi Suvidha sanitary napkins at ₹1 per pad.
  • Kendra owners get a 20% trade margin and an incentive of 20% of monthly purchases (up to ₹20,000 a month, ₹5 lakh in total).
  • One-time extra ₹2 lakh for Kendras opened by women, Divyangjan, SC/ST entrepreneurs, or in aspirational districts, Himalayan, island and North-Eastern areas.

How to apply for PMBJP (Jan Aushadhi)

  1. To buy medicines: find the nearest Kendra using the free Jan Aushadhi Sugam app (Android/iOS) and buy over the counter.
  2. To open a Kendra: apply online on janaushadhi.gov.in.
  3. Submit pharmacist registration with the State Pharmacy Council and, if claiming special incentive, the SC/ST/Divyangjan certificate.

Documents needed for PMBJP (Jan Aushadhi)

  • For Kendra applicants: D.Pharma/B.Pharma or pharmacist registration with the State Pharmacy Council
  • For special incentive: SC, ST or Divyangjan certificate from the competent authority

Where it applies

Every state and union territory. See what else applies near you

Checked

Checked against the sources below on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

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