5th Jan Aushadhi Diwas

March 6, 2023

The 5th Jan Aushadhi Diwas is organized across India based on the theme “Jan Aushadhi – Sasti bhi Acchi bhi”. It was organized from March 1 to 2 this year. It kicked off with the Jan Aushadhi Jan Chetna Abhiyan across India. It was organized by the Union Health Ministry in collaboration with the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India and states and union territories.

About the 5th Jan Aushadhi Diwas

The event has witnessed the organization of more than 34 Pratigya Yatras across India, with 8 of them led by Members of Parliament on the first day. Over 5,000 citizens, including doctors, have committed to using generic medicines on the MyGov platform. Jan Aushadhi Pratidya Yatra, Pad Yatra was also carried out. The main objective of the divas is to spread awareness of generic medicines and also about PMBJP.

Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana was launched in November 2008 by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. There is 9,082 PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras as of January 31, 2023.

Objectives

The main objective of the PMBJP is to ensure that citizens have good access to quality medicines. It aims to create awareness about generic medicines. There is an age-old custom among doctors in India of not recommending generic medicines. The current ruling government wanted to change this. And PMBJP was one of the initiatives that works to change this custom. It also generates employment by opening PMBJP Kendra.

How are medicines procured in PMBJP?

Medicines are procured from private manufacturers and also from the CPSUs. After procuring the medicines are tested in NABL-approved laboratories. After their approval, the medicines are distributed to the Pradhan Mantri Janushadhi Kendra.

Role of Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

The scheme is implemented by this ministry. Apart from monitoring and fund allocations, the ministry should also generate an annual report about the functioning of the scheme. It is one of the flagship schemes of the Government of India.

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