Setting up of Jan Aushadhi Kendras

Under Pradhan Manri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), the Government has adopted a franchise-like model for opening of Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs). Any individual entrepreneurs, non-governmental organisations, societies, trusts, firms, private companies, etc., can apply for opening of Jan Aushadhi Kendras, through the scheme's website (www.janaushadhi.gov.in) across the country.

As soon as the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), the implementing agency of the Scheme, receives applications for opening Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs), the same are processed expeditiously. After due scrutiny, PMBI issues initial approvals to eligible applicants. However, generation of store code and operationalization of a JAK is contingent upon the fulfilment of mandatory statutory and procedural requirements, including obtaining and submitting a valid Drug Licence, execution of the prescribed agreements and other requisite documents, and compliance with all conditions stipulated under the Scheme.

This information was given by Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Smt. Anupriya Patel, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

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