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PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi

Pariyojna

Janaushadhi: cheap

as well as good
The Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi
Pariyojana (PMBJP) has not only alleviated the
concerns of millions of people in the country
about the cost of medicines, but it has also
made their lives easier. The project has made a
positive difference in the lives of ordinary people.
People benefit from Jan Aushadhi Kendras from
Kashmir to Kanyakumari. These facilities stock
2039 different types of medicines and surgical
instruments. As a result, the people of India
have saved more than Rs 20,000 crore. Every
day, more than 12 lakh citizens of the country
purchase medicines from Janaushadhi Kendras.
Medicines are 50 to 90 percent cheaper than
the market price. During the fiscal year 2021-22,
the PMBJP achieved sales of over Rs 1,100 crore,
resulting in savings of approximately Rs 6,600 There are many such examples, filled
crore for citizens. with emotion, that show the success
of Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi
n The government has set a target of increasing
the number of PMBJKs to 10,000 by the end of Pariyojana. It is very satisfying to see
December 2023. that today even the poorest of the
n The total number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya poor in the country can easily buy the
Jan Aushadhi Kendras is 9307 till April 12, 2023. costliest medicines.

- Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

from the heavy expenditure of expensive
medicines and treatment. A lot of expenses
have been saved by the poor in the form of
the Jan Aushadhi Yojana. Along with this
We have resolved not to limit the social security, the central government has
development of any one class or implemented schemes like Mudra, SVANidhi,
some people, but to promote the Standup, and Startup India to provide cheap
development of all. The mantra of my and guarantee-free loans, so that a fast pace
government is Sabka Saath, Sabka of development is possible and everyone
Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka can contribute to nation-building.
Prayas. Our vision for progress is
Ujjwala: A revolution
inclusive, and our mission is inclusive.
of clean fuel
This inclusive philosophy is the basis of
every policy and every scheme of my The facility of cooking gas in every house
government. is not just about providing clean energy,
but it has improved the standard of living
- Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
of the common people, environmental

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