25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras by March 2027 | 17 Dec 2025

Why in News? 

The Government has set a new target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (JAKs) in India to 25,000 by March 2027. 

Key Points 

• Current Status: As of 30 November 2025, a total of 17,610 Janaushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been opened nationwide, compared to only 80 in 2014, showing significant expansion of the scheme.  
• Target Set: The Government has set a target of increasing JAKs to 25,000 by March 2027 to further improve access to low‑cost quality generic medicines. 
• About Jan Aushadhi Kendra: It is a government-supported retail outlet  scheme that sells quality generic medicines at affordable prices to the public. 
• Growing Awareness: Rising sales volumes and an expanding product basket under the scheme indicate increasing public confidence and awareness about Janaushadhi medicines. 
• Entrepreneur Participation: Enhanced viability and attractiveness of JAKs have led to a 37% increase in outlets and a 38% increase in MRP sales value in the last financial year. 
• Application Process: JAKs are opened by inviting online applications from individual entrepreneurs, NGOs, societies, trusts, firms, and companies through the official Janaushadhi website.