People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata
A farmer standing in his cauliflower field at dusk

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, in November 2008. Under the scheme, dedicated outlets known as Janaushadhi Kendras are opened to make quality generic medicines available to all at affordable prices.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry Of Chemicals And Fertilizers
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsMedicine, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Entrepreneur, Janaushadhi, Pharmacist, Incentive

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