Jan Aushadhi Kendras Schemes

• Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is the umbrella scheme; Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) are its dedicated retail outlets selling unbranded quality generic medicines at 50%–80% below branded MRP.
• Run by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, via implementing agency Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI).
• Examinable as a flagship affordable healthcare / out-of-pocket expenditure reduction scheme overlapping GS-II (health governance) and GS-III (pharma sector, MSME entrepreneurship).