Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushdhi Pariyojana:
Context:
Pharma products worth Rs 358 crore sold through Jan Aushadhi stores during first seven months of this fiscal (up to Oct 31st ).
- Likely to surpass sales of Rs 600 crore for entire fiscal year against Rs 419 crore in 2019-20.
About PMBJP:
It is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
- It seeks to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses through special kendra’s known as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
- Initially launched in 2008, the scheme was rechristened in 2015.
Implementation:
Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the implementing agency of PMBJP.
- BPPI (Bureau of Pharma Public Sector Undertakings of India) has been established under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Govt. of India, with the support of all the CPSUs.
InstaLinks:
Prelims Link:
- When was the scheme launched?
- When was it renamed?
- The scheme was launched by which Ministry?
- About BPPI- establishment and functions.
- What is a generic medicine?
Mains Link:
Discuss the need for and significance of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Priyojana (PMBJP).
Sources: PIB.
