Pradhan Mantri Recruitment Janaushadhi Pariyojana: Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched in 2008 to increase access to affordable and quality medicines in India. It is operated by the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Under this scheme, cheaper generic medicines are made available to the general public as compared to branded medicines. The main objectives of the scheme are to make quality medicines accessible to all, especially the poor and needy. To increase awareness about generic medicines among the people so that there is no confusion between the price and quality of the medicine. To generate employment by giving opportunity to individual entrepreneurs to open Jan Aushadhi Kendra under the scheme. Read further about PMBJP (Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Yojana) benefits and required qualifications, documents and method of application to open Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendra.

Benefits of Prime Minister Bharatiya Janaushadhi Project

• Affordable medicines: Journal medicines cost 50%–90% less than branded medicines.
• Quality: All medicines come from WHO-GMP certified suppliers and every batch is tested in NABL accredited labs.

incentives for entrepreneurs

• General Incentives: Center owner incentives increased from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, up to 15% on monthly purchases.
• Special Incentive: Additional Rs 2 lakh to North-East, Himalayan Region, Island Areas, Exceptional Districts or Women, Divyang, SC, ST entrepreneurs.
• Profit: Operating agency will get 20% of MRP (except taxes).
• Women's Health: In 2019, Jan Aushadhi Suvidha oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins were launched at Re 1 per pad, available in more than 10,000 centres.

Who can open Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendra?

• The individual applicant must have a D. Pharma or B. Pharma degree or must employ such qualified pharmacist.
• Organizations, NTOs or hospitals can also apply, provided they have qualified pharmacists.

How to apply for opening Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendra?

• To apply online, go to the official website janaushadhi.gov.in and click on Apply for Centre.
• Register now by entering personal details, mobile number and email.
• Login with the user ID and password received by email.
• Deposit the application fee of Rs 5,000.
• Fill the application form and upload documents (PDF or JPEG or PNG, up to 200 KB).
• After submitting the form, you will receive confirmation via email.

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What documents are required to apply for PMBJP?

• Land or space for the center (minimum 120 sq ft), ownership or lease documents.
• Pharmacist's certificate.
• Proof of financial capacity (Bank Statement, ITR).
• Sales License and Drug License.
• For special incentives: Aadhaar, PAN, SC, ST, Divyang Certificate, other necessary undertakings.

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