In order to create more awareness about Janaushadhi, an entire week from 1st March
to 7th March is being celebrated as ‘Janaushadhi Week’ across the nation, with the theme of “Jan Aushadhi - Seva bhi, Rozgar bhi”. The last day of the week i.e. 7th March will be celebrated as ‘Janaushadhi Diwas’.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers will organize the Janaushadhi Diwas from 1st
March to 7th March 2022. On 7th March 2022, the 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas will be
celebrated. The theme of 4th Janaushadhi Diwas: “Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi”. The
Government has set a target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya
Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) to 10,500 by the end of March 2025.
The objective of Janaushadhi Week and Day:
To create awareness about the usages of generic medicines and the benefits of Jan
Aushadhi Pariyojana. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana
(PMBJP) was launched by the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India
in November 2008 to provide quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to
all.
Theme of 4th Janaushadhi Diwas: “Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi”