PM Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) scheme
Why in the News?
Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) have allowed to operate PMBJK.
Quick Facts
Purpose: To provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices to the masses.
Type: Central Sector Schemes
Retail outlet:
PMBJP (Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana) Kendra to sell affordable generic medicines for all citizens.
Implementing Agency: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)
Objective
Extend coverage of quality generic medicines so as to reduce the out-of-pocket expenditure on medicines and thereby redefine the unit cost of treatment per person
Create awareness about generic medicines through education and publicity to counter the perception that quality is synonymous with high price.
Generate employment by engaging individual entrepreneurs in opening of PMBJP kendras.
PM Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana
Salient Features
Background:
In 2015,
the ‘Jan Aushadhi Scheme’ revamped as
‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana’ (PMJAY)
which again renamed as PMBJP in 2016.
Incentive to the PMBJP Kendra owners:
Rs. 5 Lakh, given
@ 15% of monthly purchases made
subject to a ceiling of Rs.15,000/- per month, w.e.f. April 2021.
One-time special grant of up to Rs. 2 lakh for Furniture & IT Equipment to PMBJP Kendras for women, Divyang, SC/ST and Areas notified by NITI Aayog (North Eastern States, Himalayan Region, Island Territories, Aspirational Districts).
Product basket of PMBJP
It comprises various Ayurvedic products for immunity boosting medicines and surgical devices covering all major therapeutic groups such as Cardiovascular, Anti-cancers, Anit-diabetics, Anti-infectives, Anti-allergic, etc.
Ensuring quality:
Medicines are procured only from World Health Organization
Good Manufacturing Practices (WHO-GMP), Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and CE Certified suppliers.
Regular comparison with popular branded medicines in terms of assay & solubility etc.
SAP based Inventory Management and Forecasting System.
System of Blacklisting/Debarring Vendors/ Suppliers/ Manufacturers for failure in supply,
also penalty is imposed for late delivery.
PMBI:
set up by pharma PSUs as an independent society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
Key Initiatives
Janaushadhi ‘Suvidha’ Sanitary Napkins: Napkins are provided @ Rs. 1/- per pad and aims to achieve “Clean India & Green India”, as these pads are oxo biodegradable and environment friendly. Jan Aushadhi Sugam App: Facilitates locate nearby Jan Aushadhi Kendra through Google map, search Jan Aushadhi generic medicines, etc.
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