The Janaushadhi Diwas is organized from 1st to 7th March 2022 by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Highlights
The 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas is celebrated on 7 March,
By the end of March 2025, the Indian Government has set the target to extend the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) to 10,500.
The 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas’s theme is “Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi.”
The objective of this week is to lift awareness about the advantages of Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana and, therefore, the usages of generic medicines.
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana
In 2008, the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers to form quality generic medications available to all at affordable prices.
This scheme also looked to boost awareness regarding generic medicine usage within the country.