Jan Aushadhi Kendra: The central authorities has determined to permit 2,000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to open ‘Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras’ throughout the nation. The transfer by the Cooperation Ministry holds significance as medicines at these Kendras can be found at a 50 to 90% lesser price as compared to the branded medicines. In a press release, the ministry mentioned that round 1,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras will likely be opened by August, the remainder by December this 12 months.
A call on this regard was taken in a gathering between Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. “This important decision will not only increase the income of PACS and create employment opportunities but will also make medicines available at affordable prices to the people, especially those living in rural areas,” the assertion learn.
The incentive quantity for Jan Aushadhi Kendra is Rs 5 lakh (15 per cent of month-to-month purchases or a most of Rs 15,000 monthly). One time further incentive of Rs 2 lakh as reimbursement for IT and infra expenditure in particular classes and areas can also be supplied, the ministry added.
Eligibility standards for opening Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra
The ministry mentioned the eligibility standards for the person candidates to open Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra is to have D Pharma/B Pharma. Any organisation, NGO, charitable organisation and hospital can apply for this by appointing B Pharma / D Pharma diploma holders.
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How a lot is utility payment for Kendra?
For opening Jan Aushadhi Kendra, at the least 120 sq. ft of area both privately owned or rental needs to be out there. The utility payment for Kendra is Rs 5,000. Women entrepreneurs, divyang, scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and ex-servicemen come underneath particular class. Aspirational districts, the Himalayan Mountain Region, Northeastern States and islands are in particular areas. There is an exemption within the utility payment for candidates from particular classes and particular areas.
(With inputs from PTI)
