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New Delhi: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has called for more government drug outlets to be opened in north-eastern states and center areas, which express concern over their uneven distribution.
The purpose of these Jaan Ayashi Kendras is to provide quality general drugs that are 50–80% cheaper than branded drugs.
The Jan Ashadi Center is established under the Central Government Scheme, which is the Principal Minister Dhariya Jan Aurjana (PMBJP) implemented by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau (PMBI) under the Department of Pharmaceuticals.
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While the central government has targeted to open 15,000 Kenders by 31 March, the standing committee on chemicals and fertilizers shows that some areas have a significant number of areas, with only nine Kendras in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, two in Ladakh, 56 in Manipur, 56 in Mizoram, 25 in Mizoram, 25 in Mizoram, 25 in Mizoram, 15 in Mizoram, 15 in Mizoram, 15, 15 in 15, 15, 15 in Mizoram, 15 in Mizoram, In Mizoram, 15 in, 15 in Mizoram, 15, 15 in Mizor, 15 in Mizoram, 15 in Mizoram, 15 in Mizoram, 15 in Mizoram, 15 in Mizoram, 15 in Mizoram, 15 in Mizoram, 15 in Mizoram, 15 in Mizoram, 15 in Mizoram, 15 in Mizoram, 15 in Mizoram, 15 in Mizoram.
The committee recommended immediate and structured expansion of the network, with special attention to the states and center areas, where their presence is minimal.
For the financial year 2025-26, the central government has approved an allocation 335.50 crore for implementation of John Eyeshadhi Yojana.
The committee said, “Given the purpose of providing cheap medicines to all, the committee believes that this distribution pattern needs immediate attention,” the committee said.
It states that in view of the large population of India’s large population of more than 1.4 billion people, the current 15,000 masses translate to almost an outlet at 93,000 people per 93,000 people, which may not be enough to meet the needs of healthcare, especially in rural and remote areas.
“, Especially with geographical challenges, there is no clear evaluation of the actual number of Jaks (Jan Aushadhi Kendras) to serve adequately in especially in underscreed areas. In addition, the absence of a comprehensive expansion strategy for Jaks in such areas suggests a more active approach by the department,” said the committee.
“The department should conduct viability studies, demand assessment and consultation to determine the optimal number and location of additional Kendras. The committee has requested the department to prepare an action plan from time to time, ensuring that there are sufficient number of Kendras in each district, which keep in mind the population density, healthcare access and regional challenges.”
The government has targeted to open 25,000 Kenders by March 2027.
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