Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana (PMJAY)
Launched: March 2016 (Expected)
Main Objective: Provides drugs/medicines at affordable cost across the country.
The scheme is a new version of earlier Jan Aushadhi Yojana, to be renamed as Pradhan Mantri Jan
Aushadhi Yojana, the scheme aims to open 3000 Jan Aushadhi stores to sell drugs at affordable cost.
Under the scheme, over 500 medicines will be sold through Jan Aushadhi stores at price less than the
market price. Private hospitals, NGO’s, and other social groups are eligible to open the Jan Aushadhi
stores with a onetime assistance of Rs. 2.5 Lakh
Official Website: http://janaushadhi.gov.in
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