Implementation of PMBJP

• PMBJP = Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana — flagship scheme of Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers to supply quality generic medicines at affordable prices via dedicated outlets called Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs / PMBJKs).
• Implementing agency: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) — an autonomous society under DoP.
• Salient for UPSC: intersection of health affordability, generic drugs policy, out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) reduction, MSME pharma, last-mile delivery.