Uttar Pradesh (1,432), Karnataka (1,098), Kerala (983) and Tamil Nadu (940) lead the tally in States having the most number of Janaushadhi Kendras across India, with Ladakh (two), Sikkim (five), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (nine) lagging behind on the list.
With 9,782 outlets already functional, the Health Ministry aims to open 10,000 new Janaushadhi Kendras across the country by the end of the year. With the aim to ensure its presence in 745 districts in the country (including 112 aspirational districts), the Janaushadhi Kendras are to expand to 25,000 outlets by 2028-29, according to government data.
Janaushadhi Kendras under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) aim to make quality medicines available at affordable prices for all, particularly the poor and disadvantaged. “While reducing out-of-pocket expenses in healthcare, the Janaushadhi Kendras are now adding to the list of medicines and supplies available here,” a senior Health Ministry official explained.
