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Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2021-03-22): Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PM-BJP), approximately 6300 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established to provide quality-generic medicines. Launched in 2015 by the department of pharmaceuticals of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers; Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana aims to provide affordable healthcare to all. It is one of the important government schemes and hence, becomes important for the IAS Exam. [...] The turnover of Janaushadhi Kendras in the country touched around ₹600 crores during 2020-21. The number of kendras stood at 7,500 now. The product basket of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana(PMBJP) has evolved from a mere 131 products in 2014 to 1,449 medicines and 204 surgical items. [...] - The railway ministry has given in-principle approval to opening up of Jan Aushadi Kendras at railway stations and other railway establishments under PMBJP. This is a significant move, as the access to generic medicines on railway stations would boost the accessibility, affordability of essential medicines and improve the convenience for the customers.
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-06-30): Under the scheme, dedicated outlets known as Janaushadhi Kendras are opened to provide generic medicines at affordable prices. As on 30.06.2024, 12616 Janaushadhi Kendras are functional across the country. Product basket of PMBJP comprises 2047 drugs and 300 surgical items. The Scheme is implemented by a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, viz., Pharma & Medical [...] - 4. State Health and associated government authorities have been requested on regular basis to open Jan Aushadhi kendras in various government hospitals and associated premises by providing rent free spaces. [...] The Scheme has made available quality medicines at an affordable price to the common masses. The number of kendrs has grown to more than 12600 and all districts have been covered. The scheme is also providing a good source of self-employment with sustainable and regular earnings. Average sales per kendra per month has grown to Rs 1.50 lacs (including OTC & other products). As more steps are being taken to popularize the use of generic medicines in India by the government, sales are bound to increase.
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-07-17): More than 9,500 dedicated outlets known as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras have been opened to provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices Prices of medicines sold through Janaushadhi Kendras are 50-90% less than that of branded medicine prices in the open market [...] In order to promote sale of quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all citizens, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has been implemented by Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), a society under the aegis of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, wherein about 9,512 dedicated outlets known as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) have been opened till 30.06.2023 to provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices. Prices of medicines sold through these outlets are 50-90% less than that of branded medicine prices in the open market.
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-09-07): Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) (transl. Prime Minister Indian Public Medicine Scheme) is a campaign–public welfare scheme of Government of India. It was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses through special kendras known as Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana Kendra (PMBJK). [...] The scheme was initially launched by the government in 2008; and relaunched by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi in 2015. The campaign was undertaken through sale of generic medicines through exclusive outlets namely Jan Aushadhi Medical Store in various districts of the country. In September 2015, the 'Jan Aushadhi Scheme' (transl. Public medicine scheme) was revamped as 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana' (PMJAY). In November 2016, to give further impetus to the scheme, it was again renamed as "Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana" (PMBJP).[2] [...] Benefits [edit]The Jan Aushadhi initiative makes quality drugs available at affordable prices through dedicated stores. These stores sell generic medicines, available at lower prices, but equivalent to their branded counterparts in quality and efficacy. However, poor procurement procedures have led to many drugs being unavailable at multiple stores.[citation needed] Some comparative prices (as of September 2013) are: [6]
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-08-02): Medicines and medical devices sold at affordable prices under the Prime Minister Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana have helped people save more than ₹28,000 crore so far, Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda said in the Lok Sabha on Friday, August 2, 2024. The Minister said 1,965 drugs and 235 medical devices are sold through Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country and are available at the centres at a discounted price of up to 52 to 80 per cent. Because of the reduction of prices at Jan Aushadhi Kendras, patients have been able to save ₹28,000 crore so far, Mr. Nadda said during the Question Hour. [...] The Prime Minister Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana is a scheme launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals to provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all, particularly the poor and disadvantaged, through exclusive outlets called Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2019-04-10): What are the PM Bharatiya Janaushadi Kendras? The second claim is that ‘affordable medicines with PM Bharatiya Janaushadi Kendras (PMBJP). More than 3000 stores, resulting in savings of over 50%’. [...] It goes on to describe that ‘the first Jan Aushadhi Store was opened at Amritsar in Punjab in November 2008. The original target of the campaign was to establish Jan Aushadhi Stores in every district of our country. Recently, Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana (PMJAY) has been renamed as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) and Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra (PMJAK) as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) Kendras."
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-09-30): * The Government has set a target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras to 10,500 by March 2025. The product basket of PMBJP comprises 1,451 drugs and 240 surgical instruments.
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2020-06-05): The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has made efforts to improve the affordability and accessibility of medicines by setting price ceilings on essential medicines and on selected commonly used medical devices.64,65 In addition, the Department of Pharmaceuticals increased the supply of generic pharmaceuticals through the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana Kendra (PMBJP) scheme in 2008. The scheme has resulted in the establishment of kendras, specialized centers that sell brand quality–equivalent generic medicines at affordable prices.66
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-08-20): Seen many models but India's is the best: Indonesia minister after visiting Jan Aushadhi Kendra "I have seen many models of different countries, and India's Jan Aushadhi Kendra model is the best in the world in terms of providing quality, accessibility and affordability of medicines to the people," said Indonesia minister Sadikin, after the visit to Jan Aushadi Kendra (JAK) in Gujarat.Gujarat : Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday led a delegation of G20 delegates and ministers, including the Indonesian Health Minister Budi G Sadikin to a 'Jan Aushadhi Kendra' in Gandhinagar to share with them India's success in providing, accessible, affordable, and quality medicines to its people. [...] Indonesia minister Sadikin, after the visit to a Jan Aushadi Kendra, said, "I want to give the best medicines to my people in Indonesia. I have seen many models of different countries, and India's Jan Aushadhi Kendra model is the best in the world in terms of providing quality, accessibility and affordability of medicines to the people." [...] "Jan Aushadhi Kendras have provided new strength to senior citizens and middle-class families in our nation. In a joint family, if someone has diabetes, it's quite natural to get a medical bill of Rs 2000-3000. We provide medicines which cost Rs 100 in the market for just Rs.10, Rs.15, Rs.20 through Jan Aushadhi Kendras," PM Modi had said from Red Fort.
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-12-09): In a landmark move for India’s healthcare system, Prime Minister (PM) Modi inaugurated the 10,000th Jan Aushadhi Kendra under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) at AIIMS in Deoghar last week. The government outpaced its deadline, achieving the goal of opening 10,000 kendras well before the March 2024 target. This marks a significant achievement for PMBJP, an initiative aimed at providing affordable and quality medicines. During the inauguration, PM Modi emphasised the importance of these kendras, which offer medicines at 50%-90% lower prices than market rates, thereby benefiting the poor and middle class alike.
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-01-02): The government said it plans to increase the number of generic drugs stores, the Janaushadhi Kendras to 10,000 by March 2024 in order to accelerate the drive to make quality medicines available at affordable prices to all. [...] Since its launch, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has achieved the target of opening 3,000 kendras in December 2017. Further, a revised target of 6,000 outlets was also achieved in March 2020. [...] • Jan Aushadhi was launched by the government in 2008 for making quality medicines available at affordable prices for all. The campaign was undertaken through the sale of generic medicines through exclusive outlets namely Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Kendra in various districts of the country.
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2017-08-31): The Narendra Modi government has been at the forefront of several structural changes. From the hard infrastructure of roads, ports, airports and mines, etc to the soft aspects of education, cleanliness and health care. Of all these soft infrastructure changes, the Prime Minister has been extremely vocal about the role good health for the citizens. The vision statement of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), providing affordable quality medicine for all, is indeed a very lofty ideal to strive for. [...] At the current roll out rate, by 2019 one can expect the Modi government to roll out around 10,000 Jan Aushadhi kendras across India. Just as a comparison, there are over 10.5 lakh chemists who are already in operation today. Meaning, less than even 1 per cent of regular chemist number would be reached by Jan Aushadhi kendras. This by no stretch of imagination can be assumed to be able to realise the vision of Prime Minister Modi. In other words, moving from Q 1 to Q 4 via Q 2 (opening large number of physical kendras and over time cover the whole country) looks impractical, to say the least.
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-03-07): Addressing the gathering after the inaugural, Mandaviya said that the first priority of the government is to provide cheap and better quality medicines to all citizens, and keeping this in mind, Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened across the country. [...] Noting that the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), under which Jan Aushadhi Kendras are set up, provide generic medicines at 70-90 per cent reduced cost, the release further said, from just 14 Janaushadhi stores in 2019, the number of these generic medicine stores have risen to 100, catering to over 1,80,719 beneficiaries in Bengaluru. [...] Janaushadhi stores for affordable medicines grew 100-times in 8 yrs: Govt
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-03-14): Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to the nation on 15th August 2023 on the occasion of 77th Independence Day announced to open 25000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras to make medicines available at affordable prices. Prime Minister Modi, in his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort, said the government plans to increase the number of 'Jan Aushadhi Kendras' (subsidised drug stores) from 10,000 to 25,000. [...] Through Jan Aushadhi Kendras, the government is giving medicines worth Rs 100 for Rs 10 to Rs 15.
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2022-01-01): With an objective of making quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India in November, 2008. The target of opening 3000 Kendras was achieved in December 2017. Further, a revised target of total 6000 outlets was also achieved in March, 2020. In this journey, the number of Kendras have now increased to 9000 from 8610 in the last financial year. Hence, the Government has deepened the reach of PMBJP with more than 9000 stores covering 743 out of 766 districts across the country. The Government has set a target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) to 10,000 by March 2024. The product basket of PMBJP comprises 1759 medicines and 280 surgical devices covering all major therapeutic groups such as Cardiovascular, Anti-cancers, Anit-diabetics, Anti-infectives, Anti-allergic, Gastro-intestinal medicines, Nutraceuticals, etc. In addition to this, various nutraceutical products like Protein Powder, Malt-based Food Supplements, etc. and some AYUSH products like Ayuraksha Kit, Balraksha Kit and Ayush-64 tablet as Immunity boosters have been added in the product basket of the Pariyojana.
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-08-09): Labels of drugs sold at the government's fair price shops are being misused for the promotion of a particular political party, a section of health activists said. These are generic medicines being sold at Jan Aushadhi Kendras (fair price shops), under the Centre's Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). [...] The Jan Aushadhi scheme was launched in November 2008 by the ministry of chemicals and fertilisers, to make available quality medicines at affordable prices. However, in 2015, the scheme was renamed by the NDA government to Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana. "Subsequently, the name was changed to Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana by inserting ‘Bharatiya’, and by changing ‘Yojana’ to ‘Pariyojana. This is a blatant attempt to insert the acronym ‘BJP’ into the name of the scheme," according to the statement. [...] The scheme is an important one for the Centre, and was much discussed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country would have a law to ensure that doctors would prescribe affordable generic medicines. A month after Modi made the announcement, Union Chemicals and Fertiliser and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said the country would have more than 3,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras by end of the year, up from the existing 1,300 stores.
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2017-02-20): New Delhi, Feb 10 () The government is committed to end domination of 'medicine mafia' in many parts of the country for which it will push for opening 3,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendra by March to provide quality drugs at affordable prices, Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister Ananth Kumar said today.New Delhi, Feb 10 () The government is committed to end domination of 'medicine mafia' in many parts of the country for which it will push for opening 3,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendra by March to provide quality drugs at affordable prices, Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister Ananth Kumar said today. Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana, a scheme launched in 2008, the government has so far opened 777 Jan Aushadhi stores where more than 600 medicines and 150 medical devices are sold. The Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the nodal implementation agency for this programme. [...] The minister noted that the price of generic medicines sold in the Janaushadhi Kendras is significantly lower than the rates of branded medicines and the quality of medicines is 'WHO compliant'.
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2021-01-14): Jan Aushadi Kendras record sales of Rs 484 crores in FY 2020-2021 [...] Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras recorded sales worth Rs. 484 crores in the financial year 2020-2021 (up to January 12, 2021. There are 7064 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras across all districts of the country selling generic medicines. This figure is 60 per cent higher than the corresponding figures of the previous financial year and has led to savings of approximately Rs 3000 crores to the citizens of this country, announced Sadananda Gowda, Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilisers in Karnataka. [...] Speaking specially about Karnataka, Gowda said that at present, 788 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Karnataka are serving the citizens by providing them affordable, high-quality generic medicines. Karnataka aims to achieve the target of opening a total of 800 PMBJK by March 2021 in the state. The PMBJP Kendras in Karnataka aims to achieve sales worth of Rs. 125 crore by March 2021.
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-09-18): Now medicines @ affordable prices State Govt launches Jan Aushadhi Kendras at all district hospitals [...] Jan Aushadhi Kendras given a new power to the people special the middle class. If someone is diagnose with diabetes then a monthly bill of Rs 3,000 get accrued. [...] Jan Aushadhi Kendra Project was launched in 2008 to provide affordable and quality generic medicines.
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-04-23): New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to deliver affordable medicines to the public through the rebranded and relaunched Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is struggling to live up to its promise, with frequent product recalls and stock shortages hurting the availability of medicines and people’s faith in them. Launched by the UPA as the JanAushadhiYojana in November 2008, the scheme aims to ensure "availability of quality medicines at affordable prices to all" by selling cheaper generic medicines at more than 3,000 outlets across the country. [...] The number of Jan Aushadhi outlets has jumped manifold under the NDA government, crossing the target of 3,000 stores. However, critics say, the Modi government has gone too fast in expanding the number of outlets while failing to invest in quality control, back-end operations, supply chain management and human resources.
Claim: More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras. (Govt. of  India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2019-11-16): With the vision of providing quality Generic-Medicines to all the citizens of the country, several regular and fiscal measures have been taken time to time by the Govt. With government constant efforts and your unbreakable trust has transformed PMBJP from a concept to reality, with a chain of over 5600 JanAushadhi kendras. [...] In 2015, the committee of secretaries set up by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to look into the health related issues which had recommended that "Jan Aushadhi Kendra" should be expanded and the budget of 2015- 16, announced a target of 3000 kendras. For achieving the target of 3000 stores, scheme was revamped, A franchise like model was adopted and an intensive media campaign in national and regional newspapers inviting individual entrepreneurs to apply for establishing and running PMBJP kendra was undertaken. In response, the applications received were scrutinized and eligible applicants were assisted with drug license and other infrastructure facilities to open the kendras. By December 2016, target of 3000 stores was achieved and the name of the scheme renamed as "Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana" (PMBJP). Till September 2019 more than 5600 PMBJP Kendra is functional across the country.
Claim: Rs. 2000 crore for agri-market infrastructure fund set up. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-05-26): The BJP government published an infographic on the 48-months portal that makes five claims about the budgetary allocations and outcomes of the agriculture sector. This article is a fact check of the claims.
Claim: Rs. 2000 crore for agri-market infrastructure fund set up. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2020-03-20): Development of Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure [...] Further, the Government has announced to set up of an Agri-Market Infrastructure Fund with a corpus of Rs. 2000 crore for developing and upgrading agricultural marketing infrastructure in the 22000 Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs) and 585 Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs). [...] Further, in pursuant to the Budget announcement, the Government has approved an Agri-Market Infrastructure Fund (AMIF) with a corpus of Rs. 2000 crore with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for developing and upgrading agricultural marketing infrastructure in the GrAMs and Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) Markets and circulated the Scheme Guidelines to the States/Union Territories (UTs). Since it is a demand driven scheme from the States/UTs, there is no State-wise and year-wise allocation of the fund. The Government of India has already requested States/UTs for submission of proposal for seeking assistance under AMIF.
Claim: Rs. 2000 crore for agri-market infrastructure fund set up. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2019-02-06): The Rs 2,000 crore corpus will be created with NABARD for development and upgradation of rural agriculture markets. New Delhi: The Union Cabinet Wednesday approved creation of a Rs 2,000-crore Agri-Market Infrastructure Fund (AMIF) for development and upgradation of rural agriculture markets. [...] "The CCEA has given its approval for the creation of a corpus of Rs 2000 crore for Agri-Market Infrastructure Fund (AMIF) to be created with NABARD for development and upgradation of agriculture marketing infrastructure in Gramin Agriculture Markets and Regulated Wholesale Markets," the statement said.