Expansion of PMBJKs to Reduce Healthcare Costs

• Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a Department of Pharmaceuticals scheme that supplies quality generic medicines at 50–80% lower MRPs than branded equivalents through dedicated Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs/PMBJKs).
• Relevant for UPSC as a flagship out-of-pocket health expenditure (OOPE) reduction tool intersecting GS-II (health, governance) and GS-III (pharma industry, generics).