Overview
- Marking the observance, the Prime Minister said the scheme ensures access to quality medicines at affordable prices through Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
- The network has grown past 18,000 outlets stocking 2,110 medicines and 315 surgical items across 29 therapeutic categories.
- Government data cites roughly 10–15 lakh daily customers and estimated savings of about Rs 38,000–40,000 crore for households.
- The Centre reaffirmed a target of 25,000 Kendras by March 2027, to be achieved via a franchise model with applications through the PMBI portal.
- Jan Aushadhi Week featured nationwide outreach, including more than 250 free health check‑up camps and local awareness drives such as a march in Koderma, Jharkhand.