7th Jan Aushadhi Diwas observed with theme 'Daam Kam Dawai Uttam'; Kendras cross 15,000
The 7th Jan Aushadhi Diwas was observed on 7 March 2025 with the theme 'Jan Aushadhi: Daam Kam Dawai Uttam', ending a week of events from 1 March, with the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras rising to 15,291.
Summary
The 7th Jan Aushadhi Diwas was observed across the country on 7 March 2025 with the theme 'Jan Aushadhi: Daam Kam Dawai Uttam'. It ended a week-long celebration that began on 1 March with the Jan Aushadhi Jan Chetna Abhiyan. Over 350 events were held with about 50,000 participants. More than 200 new Jan Aushadhi Kendras opened, taking the total to 15,291. Union Minister J.P. Nadda visited the Jan Aushadhi Kendra at AIIMS Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited a Kendra at Ashok Vihar. Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik made a sand sculpture on the theme at Niladri Beach, Puri. The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) implements the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), which began in November 2008 as the Jan Aushadhi Scheme of the Department of Pharmaceuticals.
Key facts
- Date
- 7 March 2025 (7th Jan Aushadhi Diwas)
- Theme
- 'Jan Aushadhi: Daam Kam Dawai Uttam'
- Kendras
- 15,291 (over 200 new)
- Week
- 1–7 March 2025; 350+ events
- Static: PMBJP
- Launched November 2008 by the Department of Pharmaceuticals; revamped in 2015 as Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Yojana
Practice MCQs 4 questions
What was the theme of the 7th Jan Aushadhi Diwas, observed on 7 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Jan Aushadhi: Daam Kam Dawai Uttam
The 2025 theme was 'Jan Aushadhi: Daam Kam Dawai Uttam' (lower price, better medicine).
How many Jan Aushadhi Kendras were there after more than 200 new ones opened during the 2025 Jan Aushadhi week?
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Correct answer: C — 15,291
More than 200 new Jan Aushadhi Kendras opened, taking the total to 15,291 as of 7 March 2025.
On the 7th Jan Aushadhi Diwas (7 March 2025), Union Minister J.P. Nadda visited the Jan Aushadhi Kendra at which AIIMS?
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Correct answer: B — AIIMS Bilaspur
Nadda visited the Jan Aushadhi Kendra at AIIMS Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, and interacted with beneficiaries.
Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP): 1. It began in November 2008 as the Jan Aushadhi Scheme of the Department of Pharmaceuticals. 2. It was revamped in 2015 as the Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Yojana before being given its present name. 3. It is administered by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
The scheme was launched in November 2008 by the Department of Pharmaceuticals with Central Pharma PSUs, revamped in September 2015 as Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Yojana, and later renamed PMBJP. It is under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, not the Health Ministry.