13,822 Jan Aushadhi Kendras set up; record Rs 200 crore sales in September 2024
On 3 October 2024, in India, the government said 13,822 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established across the country, with record monthly sales of Rs 200 crore in September 2024.
Summary
On 3 October 2024, in India, the government said 13,822 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established across the country. In September 2024 the Kendras achieved record sales of Rs 200 crore, the highest monthly sales in the history of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, compared with Rs 141 crore in September 2023, a 42% year-on-year growth. Over ten years, medicines worth Rs 6,100 crore have been sold through the scheme, leading to estimated savings of Rs 30,000 crore for citizens compared with branded medicines.
Key facts
- Announced
- 3 Oct 2024
- Kendras
- 13,822
- Sept 2024 sales
- Rs 200 crore (record; Rs 141 crore in Sept 2023)
- 10-year sales
- Rs 6,100 crore
- Estimated savings
- Rs 30,000 crore
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many Jan Aushadhi Kendras had been established across India, as reported on 3 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 13,822
PIB (3 Oct 2024): 13,822 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established across the country.
What record monthly sales did Jan Aushadhi Kendras achieve in September 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Rs 200 crore
PIB (3 Oct 2024): in September 2024 the Kendras achieved record sales of Rs 200 crore, against Rs 141 crore in September 2023 (42% growth).