India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Sl. No.
Financial Year
Sales at MRP Value (Rs. in crore)
1.
2023-24
1.44
2.
2024-25
6.75
3.
2025-26
9.94
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Financial Year
No. of JAKs opened
JAKs opened cumulatively
1.
2023-24
454
454
2.
2024-25
276
730
3.
2025-26
106
836
The year-wise quantum of medicines sold through Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) functioning as Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) during the last three financial year is shown in Annexure - A.
The year-wise increase in the number of PACS operating as PMBJKs is shown in Annexue - B.
To prioritize PACS based Janaushadhi Kendras in aspirational districts and remote rural areas, North-Eastern States, Himalayan Regions and island territories, One-Time Special Grant of Rs.2.00 lakh as reimbursement for IT infrastructure (computers, printers, internet at Rs.0.50 lakh) and furniture/fixtures (Rs.1.50 lakh) is provided. The Rs.2.00 lakh grant also applies to entrepreneurs who are women, SC/ST, Divyangjan, or ex-servicemen. Janaushadhi Kendras owners receive normal incentives of 20% of monthly purchases (up to a ceiling of Rs.20,000 per month) tied to a stocking mandate of 200 high-demand medicines. PACS operating Jan Aushadhi Kendras are eligible for the same benefits as other Jan Aushadhi Kendras under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). These include a 30% trade margin on the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) and incentives on the purchase of medicines and fulfilment of stocking requirements, as per the extant PMBJP guidelines. Such PACS can earn as average income more than Rs.35,000/- annually. Also, special facilities are being given to women, by providing Jan Aushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkins (for menstrual hygiene) at Rs.1 per pad through Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
