Janaushadhi Saptah 2026: free health check-up camps continue on Day 4 despite Holi
The Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India held free health check-up camps across states on 4 March 2026, the fourth day of Janaushadhi Saptah 2026, ahead of the 8th Janaushadhi Diwas on 7 March.
Summary
The Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, held free health check-up camps in several states and union territories on 4 March 2026, the fourth day of Janaushadhi Saptah 2026. The camps, part of an outreach running from 1 to 5 March before the 8th Janaushadhi Diwas on 7 March, offered free consultations, blood pressure, blood sugar and thyroid tests, and distributed Janaushadhi medicines and Suvidha sanitary pads. Day 4 camps were held at places including Doddaballapur and Haveri in Karnataka, Mohol in Solapur (Maharashtra), Nowhatta in Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) and Palnadu (Andhra Pradesh). About 250 locations are hosting camps during the week, and over 18,000 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras operate nationwide.
Key facts
- Date
- 4 March 2026 (Day 4 of Janaushadhi Saptah)
- Organiser
- PMBI, Department of Pharmaceuticals
- Outreach
- 1–5 March 2026, ahead of 8th Janaushadhi Diwas on 7 March
- Camps
- About 250 locations in the week
- Kendras
- Over 18,000 PMBJKs
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which body organised the free health check-up camps during Janaushadhi Saptah 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)
PMBI, under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, organised the camps at about 250 locations from 1 to 5 March 2026.