Parliament- Availability of Medicines at JAKs

Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana scheme, a total of 20,149 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been opened across the country till 30.06.2026 of which 1631 JAKs have been opened in the State of Tamil Nadu including 74 JAKs (62 JAKs in Salem & 12 JAKs in Kallakurichi district) in the Kallakurichi Lok Sabha Constituency. The State-wise /Union Territory-wise number of JAKs opened across the country is at Annexure.

The product basket under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Yojna has 2,110 medicines and 315 surgicals, medical consumables and devices, covering all major therapeutic groups, such as cardiovascular, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-infectives, anti-allergic and gastro-intestinal medicines and nutraceuticals. Medicines are available under PMBJP product basket at rates that are about 50% to 80% cheaper than those of branded medicines.

This information was given by Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.(UPDATED ON 24TH JULY 2026)