Youth to volunteer at Jan Aushadhi Kendras under 'Seva Se Seekhen'
The Youth Affairs Ministry and the Department of Pharmaceuticals announced on 31 May 2025 a 15-day Jan Aushadhi Kendra experiential learning programme for youth volunteers under 'Seva Se Seekhen', starting 1 June 2025.
Summary
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, with the Department of Pharmaceuticals, is launching a Jan Aushadhi Kendra (JAK) Experiential Learning Programme from 1 June 2025 under the national campaign 'Seva Se Seekhen â Learn by Doing', it said on 31 May 2025. The 15-day programme places five youth volunteers in five Jan Aushadhi Kendras per district, drawn from MY Bharat, NSS, pharmacy colleges and other youth groups. Volunteers will assist with daily operations, inventory and medicine management, awareness about generic medicines, and observe supply-chain processes.
Key facts
- Start
- 1 June 2025
- Campaign
- 'Seva Se Seekhen â Learn by Doing'
- Duration
- 15 days
- Placement
- 5 volunteers in 5 Jan Aushadhi Kendras per district
- Ministries
- Youth Affairs and Sports; Department of Pharmaceuticals
Practice MCQs 2 questions
From which date did the Jan Aushadhi Kendra Experiential Learning Programme under 'Seva Se Seekhen' begin?
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Correct answer: D â 1 June 2025
The Youth Affairs Ministry said the programme would be launched from 1 June 2025.
What is the duration of the Jan Aushadhi Kendra Experiential Learning Programme for youth volunteers?
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Correct answer: B â 15 days
It is a 15-day experiential initiative placing five volunteers in five Jan Aushadhi Kendras per district.