Lok Sabha Question No. 178 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: Achievements Under PMBJP
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Rajeshbhai Naranbhai Chudasama, Sunil Dattatray Tatkare

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 178 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 nd  February, 2024

## Achievements Under PMBJP

## 178. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA: SHRI SUNIL DATTATRAY TATKARE:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of achievements made under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadi Pariyojana (PMBJP) since its inception;
- (b) the current progress of the PMBJP along with the schemes being evolved for its expansion in future;
- (c)  the  type  of  medicines  and  the  number of diseases for which medicines are being made available for sale through the PMBJP in the country;
- (d)  the  number  of  centres  opened  under  PMBJP  in  different  districts  of  Gujarat  and Maharashtra so far;
- (e)  whether  the  Government  has  taken/proposes  to  take  any  action  to  promote  the  PMBJP Scheme in the country; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

(a) & (b): With an objective of making quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to  all  especially  the  poor  and  the  deprived  ones,  Pradhan  Mantri  Bhartiya  Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched by the government in the year 2008. Under the scheme, dedicated  outlets  known  as  Pradhan  Mantri  Bhartiya  Janaushadhi  Kendras  (PMBJKs)  are opened all over the country to provide generic medicines to the masses.

Till 31.12.2023, about 10,454 PMBJKs have been opened across the country. Prices of the Jan Aushadhi medicines are generally 50%-90% less than that of branded medicines' prices which are available in the open market. During the past 9 years, estimated savings of more than Rs. 28,000 crores for the citizens have been possible.

For further expansion of the scheme, Government has set a target for opening of 25,000 JAKs  across  the  country  by  31 st March  2026.  Accordingly,  PMBI  has  invited  online applications from all districts of the country.

(c):  The product basket of PMBJP comprises 1965 medicines and 293 surgicals/ consumables covering all major therapeutic groups such as Cardiovascular, Anti-cancers, Anit-diabetics, Anti-infectives,  Anti-allergic,  Gastro-intestinal  medicines  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 which is being made available through selected Kendras.

(d): Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), till 31.12.2023, 10454 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) have been opened across the country including 587 Kendras in the State of Maharashtra and 624 Kendras opened in the State of Gujarat. Districts-wise lists of PMBJKs opened in Maharashtra and Gujarat till 31.12.2023 are enclosed as Annexure-I and Annexure-II respectively.

(e)  &  (f):  Pharmaceuticals  &  Medical  Devices  Bureau  of  India  (PMBI),  the  implementing agency of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is spreading awareness about the features of PMBJP and benefits of Jan Aushadhi generic medicines through various types  of  advertisements  such  as  Print  Media,  Radio  advertisements,  TV  advertisements, Cinema Advertisements and Outdoor publicity like Hoardings, Bus Queue Shelter branding, Bus branding, Auto wrapping, etc. In addition to this, PMBI is also educating the public about the benefits of Jan Aushadhi generic medicines through social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc. regularly.

Furthermore, PMBI is also educating citizens of the country about the benefits of Jan Aushadhi  generic  medicines  by  organizing  Jan  Aushadhi  Diwas  every  year  on  7 th March. Workshops and seminars are being organized during various event celebrations such as Azadi Ka  Amrit  Mahotsav,  National  Unity  Day  week,  etc.  to  educate  the  citizens  about  PMBJP Scheme.

## Annexure- I

Statement referred to in reply to part (d) of the LOK SABHA UNSTARRED Q. NO. 178 for answer on 02.02.2024 raised by SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA, SHRI SUNIL DATTATRAY TATKARE regarding Achievements Under PMBJP

| District-wise list of PMBJKs opened in Maharashtra till 31.12.2023   | District-wise list of PMBJKs opened in Maharashtra till 31.12.2023   | District-wise list of PMBJKs opened in Maharashtra till 31.12.2023   |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Sl. No.                                                              | Name of the District                                                 | Number of PMBJKs Opened                                              |
| 1                                                                    | Ahmednagar                                                           | 13                                                                   |
| 2                                                                    | Akola                                                                | 11                                                                   |
| 3                                                                    | Amravati                                                             | 10                                                                   |
| 4                                                                    | Aurangabad_Mh                                                        | 11                                                                   |
| 5                                                                    | Beed                                                                 | 30                                                                   |
| 6                                                                    | Bhandara                                                             | 2                                                                    |
| 7                                                                    | Buldhana                                                             | 30                                                                   |
| 8                                                                    | Chandrapur                                                           | 5                                                                    |
| 9                                                                    | Dhule                                                                | 6                                                                    |
| 10                                                                   | Gadchiroli                                                           | 1                                                                    |
| 11                                                                   | Gondia                                                               | 4                                                                    |
| 12                                                                   | Hingoli                                                              | 7                                                                    |
| 13                                                                   | Jalgaon                                                              | 13                                                                   |
| 14                                                                   | Jalna                                                                | 29                                                                   |
| 15                                                                   | Kolhapur                                                             | 18                                                                   |
| 16                                                                   | Latur                                                                | 44                                                                   |
| 17                                                                   | Mumbai                                                               | 57                                                                   |
| 18                                                                   | Mumbai Suburban                                                      | 9                                                                    |
| 19                                                                   | Nagpur                                                               | 13                                                                   |
| 20                                                                   | Nanded                                                               | 21                                                                   |
| 21                                                                   | Nandurbar                                                            | 4                                                                    |
| 22                                                                   | Nashik                                                               | 16                                                                   |
| 23                                                                   | Osmanabad                                                            | 14                                                                   |
| 24                                                                   | Palghar                                                              | 19                                                                   |
| 25                                                                   | Parbhani                                                             | 15                                                                   |
| 26                                                                   | Pune                                                                 | 40                                                                   |
| 27                                                                   | Raigad                                                               | 9                                                                    |
| 28                                                                   | Ratnagiri                                                            | 2                                                                    |
| 29                                                                   | Sangli                                                               | 26                                                                   |
| 30                                                                   | Satara                                                               | 14                                                                   |
| 31                                                                   | Sindhudurg                                                           | 2                                                                    |
| 32                                                                   | Solapur                                                              | 23                                                                   |
| 33                                                                   | Thane                                                                | 50                                                                   |
| 34                                                                   | Wardha                                                               | 4                                                                    |
| 35                                                                   | Washim                                                               | 6                                                                    |
| 36                                                                   | Yavatmal                                                             | 9                                                                    |
|                                                                      | Total                                                                | 587                                                                  |

## Annexure- II

Statement referred to in reply to part (d) of the LOK SABHA UNSTARRED Q. NO. 178 for answer on 02.02.2024 raised by SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA, SHRI SUNIL DATTATRAY TATKARE regarding Achievements Under PMBJP

| District wise list of PMBJKs opened in Gujarat till 31.12.2023   | District wise list of PMBJKs opened in Gujarat till 31.12.2023   | District wise list of PMBJKs opened in Gujarat till 31.12.2023   |
|------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Sl. No.                                                          | Name of the District                                             | No. of PMBJKs Opened                                             |
| 1                                                                | Ahmadabad                                                        | 75                                                               |
| 2                                                                | Amreli                                                           | 14                                                               |
| 3                                                                | Anand                                                            | 18                                                               |
| 4                                                                | Arvalli                                                          | 6                                                                |
| 5                                                                | Banas Kantha                                                     | 14                                                               |
| 6                                                                | Bharuch                                                          | 14                                                               |
| 7                                                                | Bhavnagar                                                        | 25                                                               |
| 8                                                                | Botad                                                            | 10                                                               |
| 9                                                                | Chhotaudepur                                                     | 6                                                                |
| 10                                                               | Dang                                                             | 4                                                                |
| 11                                                               | Devbhumi Dwarka                                                  | 5                                                                |
| 12                                                               | Dohad                                                            | 5                                                                |
| 13                                                               | Gandhinagar                                                      | 11                                                               |
| 14                                                               | Gir Somnath                                                      | 12                                                               |
| 15                                                               | Jamnagar                                                         | 16                                                               |
| 16                                                               | Junagadh                                                         | 22                                                               |
| 17                                                               | Kachchh                                                          | 23                                                               |
| 18                                                               | Kheda                                                            | 19                                                               |
| 19                                                               | Mahesana                                                         | 18                                                               |
| 20                                                               | Mahisagar                                                        | 7                                                                |
| 21                                                               | Morbi                                                            | 8                                                                |
| 22                                                               | Narmada                                                          | 5                                                                |
| 23                                                               | Navsari                                                          | 8                                                                |
| 24                                                               | Panch Mahals                                                     | 9                                                                |
| 25                                                               | Patan                                                            | 14                                                               |
| 26                                                               | Porbandar                                                        | 7                                                                |
| 27                                                               | Rajkot                                                           | 68                                                               |
| 28                                                               | Sabar Kantha                                                     | 17                                                               |
| 29                                                               | Surat                                                            | 90                                                               |
| 30                                                               | Surendranagar                                                    | 10                                                               |
| 31                                                               | Tapi                                                             | 6                                                                |
| 32                                                               | Vadodara                                                         | 47                                                               |
| 33                                                               | Valsad                                                           | 11                                                               |
|                                                                  | Total                                                            | 624                                                              |

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