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Get Address and Contact Details about Jan Aushadhi Stores or Generic Medicine Stores in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.
These stores are also popular as Jan Aushadhi Kendras and provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices. Now under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), all these Jan Aushadhi Stores are renamed as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK's).
Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) under
Department of Pharmaceuticals, Govt of India, is the sole agency managing the affairs of these kendras.
There are currently 54 Jan Aushadhi Stores (PMBJK) listed in our database under district Tiruchirapalli of Tamil Nadu in India
In case, if you are thinking of starting a Jan Aushadhi Kendra or simply want to know more about Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), please visit official website of Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) http://janaushadhi.gov.in/
List of Jan Aushadhi Stores | Generic Medicine Stores | Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Tiruchirapalli - Tamil Nadu (India) |
| (Updated as on 23 July, 2021) |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK02017 |
| Address | 1, Circuit House Road, Tvs Tolgate, Trichy 620020, Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620020 |
| Contact Person | Charles Sahayaraj P |
| Contact Detail | 8122810365 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK02082 |
| Address | No-6, Forst Floor, Shop No-1, From South Side, Thathachariar Gardens, Mambhazhalasalai, Srirangam |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620006 |
| Contact Person | S. Latha |
| Contact Detail | 8903600862 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK02083 |
| Address | No-65 N. No-18 Pattabiraman Pillai Street Tennur, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 651817 |
| Contact Person | N. Manikandan |
| Contact Detail | 9443130267 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK02084 |
| Address | 19 Puhallyapillai Street, Chinnakadavethi, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620002 |
| Contact Person | V. Kannan |
| Contact Detail | 7339609333 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK02085 |
| Address | 16 Gandhi Street Ponmalaipatti Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620004 |
| Contact Person | Mohanapriya |
| Contact Detail | 9786140504 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK02086 |
| Address | 5 B Madurai Road Thideer Nagar, Thuvarankuruchi Trichy 620001 |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620001 |
| Contact Person | |
| Contact Detail | 9443418479 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK02087 |
| Address | 12/1 Sp Complex Madurai Main Road Manaparai Trichy 621306 |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 621306 |
| Contact Person | Sabarinathan |
| Contact Detail | 8883033895 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK02088 |
| Address | Aas Complex 32/6 Thanjavur Main Road, Trichy 620013 |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620013 |
| Contact Person | R. Sakthivel |
| Contact Detail | 9597859867 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK02089 |
| Address | 15 Bazaar Street Palakarai, Trichy 620008 |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620008 |
| Contact Person | Shanmuga Vadivel |
| Contact Detail | 9965364342 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK02090 |
| Address | 4/152 E Pappakurishi Road East, No-rth Kattur, Trichy-620019 |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620019 |
| Contact Person | Shanmuga Vadivel |
| Contact Detail | 7339609333 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK02091 |
| Address | South Devi Street, Subramaniyapuram, Srirangam, Trichy 06 |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 600006 |
| Contact Person | Manikandan |
| Contact Detail | 9443130267 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK02092 |
| Address | ?, Thapetai Road, Salem Bye Pass Road, Musiri, Trichy 621214. |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 621214 |
| Contact Person | E. Parthasarathy |
| Contact Detail | 9894454606 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK02093 |
| Address | 6A, Dhanalakshmi Complex, 1, Tolgate, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 621216 |
| Contact Person | M Prabaharan |
| Contact Detail | 9787571551 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK02094 |
| Address | Old 6/1, New179, Indra Gandhi Street, Airport, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620007 |
| Contact Person | Virksham Associates Thirumalai R |
| Contact Detail | 7339609333 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK02810 |
| Address | No-73/17 Spca Complex First Floor, Evr Road, Opp. To Gh, Renganakapuram, Trichy, Tamil Nadu. 621002 |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 621002 |
| Contact Person | Muthukumaran |
| Contact Detail | 9843008909 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK02942 |
| Address | 32. N P. K Illam, Cavery Nagar, Mellachinthamani, Trichy-2 |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620002 |
| Contact Person | S Sharmila |
| Contact Detail | 9150094442 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK02994 |
| Address | 1/1, Indra Nagar, Kottapattu, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620007 |
| Contact Person | Thirumalai R |
| Contact Detail | 9489051406 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK03073 |
| Address | 79/2 Gori Medu, Peria Milagu Parai, Trichy 620001, Corporation Ward 46 |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620001 |
| Contact Person | Virksham Associates |
| Contact Detail | 7339609333 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK03083 |
| Address | 18, Vadakku Vasal, Melur Road, Trichy 620006. |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620006 |
| Contact Person | K. M. Ravi |
| Contact Detail | 9655235758 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK03119 |
| Address | 4, Annan Street, Thanjai Main Road, Ariyamangalam, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620010 |
| Contact Person | Vijaya |
| Contact Detail | To be updated |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK03153 |
| Address | 14/5, Dindukkalar Vaniga Valagam, Chennai Main Road, Samayapuram |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 621112 |
| Contact Person | Dhayanidhi Mahendran |
| Contact Detail | 9444790960 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK03762 |
| Address | Shop No-63/7, Ist Floor, Subam Complex, Siruthaiyur Village, Poovalur Road, Lalgandi, Trichy, Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620001 |
| Contact Person | N. Sangeetha |
| Contact Detail | 9865670780 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK03783 |
| Address | Shop No-18/2, Melakavakara Street, Manachanallur, Trichy. Tamil Nadu-05 |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 621105 |
| Contact Person | N. Rajachidambaram |
| Contact Detail | 9787571551 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK04069 |
| Address | Near Pettavaithalai Bus Stant, Near Petrol Bank, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 639112 |
| Contact Person | Kanagaraj M. |
| Contact Detail | 8973432188 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK04079 |
| Address | Shop No-B6, Chitra Complex, Karur By Pass Road, Chathiram Bus Stand, Chitra Complex, Tirichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620002 |
| Contact Person | J. Johnwesley |
| Contact Detail | 8903600862 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK04246 |
| Address | No.66A/4, New-88, Sevalur, Kovilpatti Road, Manappari, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 621305 |
| Contact Person | N. Ramkumar |
| Contact Detail | 9894515235 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK04396 |
| Address | 1063, Madhurapuri, Thuraiyur, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 621010 |
| Contact Person | R. Prembumar |
| Contact Detail | 9159512332 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK04444 |
| Address | No-173A, AMS Complex, Shop No. 8-9, Madurai Road, Crawford, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620012 |
| Contact Person | R. Thirumalai |
| Contact Detail | 7339609333 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK04609 |
| Address | 280, Salem Main Road, Kadaiveethi, Thottiyam, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 621215 |
| Contact Person | R. Rajmohan |
| Contact Detail | 9994558305 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK04723 |
| Address | No.2, Kamatchi Amman Kovil Street, Kulumani Road, Wariyur, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620003 |
| Contact Person | A. Palani Samy |
| Contact Detail | 9092515706 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK04738 |
| Address | 184, Trichy Main Road, Salem |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 636203 |
| Contact Person | N. Dhivya Lakshmi |
| Contact Detail | 7550001505 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK04966 |
| Address | 16, Gandhi Street, Ponmaaipatty, Tiruchirapalli |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620004 |
| Contact Person | N. Jayachandrana |
| Contact Detail | 9486493314 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK05113 |
| Address | Shop No-F8, 452/95, Senathipathi Complex, Balaji Nagar II, Angarai, Lalgudi, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 621703 |
| Contact Person | N. Rajachidambaram |
| Contact Detail | 9486062897 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK05114 |
| Address | 65, Chinthamani Bazaar, Near Anna Silai, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620002 |
| Contact Person | N. Rajachidambaram |
| Contact Detail | 9486062897 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK05115 |
| Address | 484, Madhurapuri Pudu Theru Thuraiyur, Thuraiyur, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 621010 |
| Contact Person | N. Rajachidambaram |
| Contact Detail | 9486062897 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK05116 |
| Address | No-1/1, Shop No-1, Ramasamy Street Mela, Mela Kalkandar Kottai, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620011 |
| Contact Person | N. Rajachidambaram |
| Contact Detail | 9486062897 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK05117 |
| Address | 73-A/2, Kurumber Theru Uppiliyapuram, Thuuraiyur,Uppliyapuram, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 621011 |
| Contact Person | N. Rajachidambaram |
| Contact Detail | 9486062897 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK05285 |
| Address | 3/187, Kattur First Floor, Thanjai Main Road, South Kattur, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620019 |
| Contact Person | R. Shanmugavadivel |
| Contact Detail | 9965364342 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK05368 |
| Address | 59/2, Ground Floor, Shop No-1, Alpha Nagar, Shop No-1, Ist Street Karumanadapam, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620001 |
| Contact Person | S. Vijaykumar |
| Contact Detail | 9791090285 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK05379 |
| Address | 6/147, 1st Cross, Geetha Nagar, Vayalur Main Road, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620017 |
| Contact Person | Manikandan, Saravana Kumar, Raj Kumar |
| Contact Detail | 9943769267 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK05435 |
| Address | XX, Nitt, Thuvakudi, Thiruverumbar, Trichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620015 |
| Contact Person | Suchitra Dash |
| Contact Detail | 9437275247 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK06209 |
| Address | D.No-1/9, Fiest Floor, Sundar Nagar, 5th Cross, K K Nagar |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620021 |
| Contact Person | Suresh Kumar V. |
| Contact Detail | 7502875115 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK06255 |
| Address | Srinivasa Nagar, Vayalur Main Road North Phase, Ground Floor, 8/152 |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620018 |
| Contact Person | P.L. Manikandan |
| Contact Detail | 9842046269 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK06528 |
| Address | 186, Ground Floor, Shop No-1, Vayalur Road, Uyyankondan Thirumalai |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620102 |
| Contact Person | G. Azhagulingam |
| Contact Detail | 7826044458 |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK06663 |
| Address | A130, Jainagar (D A Nagar), A Block |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620013 |
| Contact Person | Selvi G Shalini |
| Contact Detail | To be updated |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK06852 |
| Address | 1/505, Facing North, Ground Floor, Main Road, Somarasamettai |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620102 |
| Contact Person | Suresh R. |
| Contact Detail | To be updated |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK06889 |
| Address | 1/505, Facing North, Ground Floor, Main Road, Somarasamettai |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620102 |
| Contact Person | Suresh R. |
| Contact Detail | To be updated |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK07130 |
| Address | No-11, Bigchettistreet, Priyakadai Veethi |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620008 |
| Contact Person | Madhana Gopal |
| Contact Detail | To be updated |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK07241 |
| Address | 27/36, Thirumalabadi Salai, Pullambadi |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 621711 |
| Contact Person | V. Elangovan |
| Contact Detail | To be updated |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK07826 |
| Address | 419/B, Puravi Nagar, First Floor, Jothivinayaga Complex, Nochium Bus Stand |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 621216 |
| Contact Person | G. Sureshkumar |
| Contact Detail | To be updated |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK08129 |
| Address | 7/115 B, Shop No-1, KVK Complex, First Street, Gundur Burma Colony |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620007 |
| Contact Person | Manoharan .M |
| Contact Detail | To be updated |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK08151 |
| Address | No-7, New No-C 10, Ground Floor, Vandu Complex, Kulumani Main Road, Lingam Nagar Woraiur |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620003 |
| Contact Person | PL. Manikandan |
| Contact Detail | To be updated |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK08210 |
| Address | 56/F1 North Facing, Grount Floor, Thanjai Main Road, Thiruverumbur Thaluk, Thirichy |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 620015 |
| Contact Person | S. R. Balasubramaniyan |
| Contact Detail | To be updated |
| Status | Operational |
| | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) |
| Store Code | PMBJK08356 |
| Address | 883-1, Shop No-1, Ground Floor, South Street, Puthanatham Puthanatham |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Pin Code | 621310 |
| Contact Person | K. Mohanambal |
| Contact Detail | To be updated |
| Status | Operational |
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJK)
GENESIS
The branded (Generic) medicines are sold at significantly higher prices than their un-branded generic equivalents, though are identical in the therapeutic value.
Given the widespread poverty across the country, making available reasonably priced quality generic medicines in the market would benefit everyone. With this objective, the Pharma Advisory Forum in its meeting held on 23rd April, 2008,
decided to launch the Jan Aushadhi Campaign - starting with the sale of generic medicines through dedicated sales outlets called
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra in various districts of the country. It is proposed that at least
one PMBJK will be opened in each of the 630 districts of the country to be
extended to sub-divisional levels as well as major towns and village centers.
The Pharmaceutical industry has evolved from merely Rs.1500 crores in 1980 to more than Rs.1,19,000 crores
by 2012. Medicines in almost every therapeutic category are sold primarily as branded drugs, at
disproportionately very high prices.
80% of out-patient care and 60% of all in-hospital care occurs at private facilities in India and majority of
households are exposed to a private-sector market to buy drugs (Public Health Foundation of India, 2012).
According to NSO estimates, upto 79% of health care expenses in rural areas are due to the cost of medicines.
Thus, access to low-priced generic drugs is very critical in ensuring health care at affordable prices.
Ensuring availability of quality medicines at affordable prices to all has been the key objective of the
Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India. Hence, the Department has decided to launch a
nation-wide campaign viz. 'Jan Aushadhi' as a direct market intervention strategy.
BPPI-Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India
BPPI was established in 2008 as an independent registered society under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India, with the support of all the CPSUs for the sole purpose of the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra scheme in India.
Jan Aushadhi Campaign-key objectives under BPPI
- Make low priced quality medicines available for all through dedicated stores (PMBJK).
- Marketing of generic drugs through the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra(PMBJK)
- Procurement of medicines from Central pharma PSUs and Private Sectors
- Monitoring proper running of PMBJK
- Reduce unit cost of treatment per person, more particularly suffering from chronic ailments.
- Create awareness through education and publicity that high price of drug does not necessarily imply high
efficacy and potency.
- Create a demand for low-priced generic medicines.
- Encourage doctors, more specifically in government hospitals, to prescribe generic medicines