Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Anupriya Patel launched the Jan Aushadhi Sugam mobile application and chaired a review meeting on the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) scheme. The app enables citizens to locate nearby Jan Aushadhi Kendras, check medicine availability, and access product information. PMBJP provides affordable generic medicines through dedicated outlets called Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) across India, reducing healthcare costs for common citizens.

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a flagship scheme run by the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Launched originally in 2008 and restructured in 2015, it aims to make quality generic medicines available at affordable prices through dedicated retail outlets called Jan Aushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs). The scheme is implemented by the Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI), which serves as its implementing body.

The Jan Aushadhi Sugam app is a digital interface that allows users to locate the nearest PMBJK, search for medicines, compare prices between branded and generic versions, and get product details. This digital tool bridges the awareness gap that often prevents citizens from accessing scheme benefits.

Generic medicines sold under PMBJP are priced at least 50–90% lower than branded equivalents, directly reducing out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure for low- and middle-income households. The scheme connects to the broader 'Affordable Healthcare' pillar of government policy and is frequently tested alongside schemes like Ayushman Bharat and ESIC in competitive exams.

For exam purposes, the institutional architecture matters: Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers oversees the scheme; BPPI implements it; PMBJKs are the retail outlets; and the Jan Aushadhi Sugam app is the citizen-facing digital layer.