🏥 Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) 💊  📌 Why in News?  ✅ Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) allowed to operate Jan Aushadhi Kendras.  📌 Key Facts  ✅ Purpose: Provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices to the masses.  ✅ Type: Central Sector Scheme.  ✅ Retail Outlets: PMBJP Kendras for selling affordable medicines.  ✅ Implementing Agency: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI).  📌 Objectives  ✅ Reduce medical expenses by extending generic medicine coverage.  ✅ Create awareness about generic medicines vs. branded medicines.  ✅ Generate employment by supporting entrepreneurs in opening Kendras.  📌 Incentives & Financial Support 💰  ✅ ₹5 Lakh support to Kendra owners (15% of monthly purchases, max ₹15,000/month).  ✅ ₹2 Lakh grant for women, SC/ST, Divyang entrepreneurs & aspirational districts.  📌 Ensuring Quality & Transparency  ✅ WHO-GMP & NABL certified medicines.  ✅ Blacklisting unreliable suppliers to ensure timely delivery.  ✅ SAP-based inventory & forecasting system for better stock management.  📌 Key Initiatives  ✅ Suvidha Sanitary Napkins – ₹1 per pad, eco-friendly ♻️.  ✅ Jan Aushadhi Sugam App – Find the nearest Kendra easily! #janaushadhi #pmbjp #affordablehealthcare #healthforall