‘Janaushadhi Saptah 2026 kicks off with Health Camps Across the Country’
‘Janaushadhi Saptah 2026 kicks off with Health Camps Across the Country’
Health Check-up Camp organised in Arrah, Bihar
Janaushadhi Saptah 2026, an outreach initiative to create awareness about affordable and quality generic medicines, commenced today with Health Check-Up camps across the country, marking the beginning of a week-long celebrations leading up to 8th Janaushadhi Diwas on 7th March. As part of the Saptah, health check-up camps are being organized by Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau (PMBI), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers from 1st to 5th March, 2026 at more than 250 locations nationwide.
In line with this year’s theme, “जन औषधि सस्ती भी, भरोसेमंद भी, सेहत की बात, बचत के साथ,” along with providing on-site diagnostic services at the camps, general public are being engaged about affordable and quality generic medicines available at Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras (PMBJAK) set up under Pradhan Mantri Bharitiya JanAushadhi Pariyojana.
Health Check-up Camp organised in Ludhiana, Punjab
On Day 1, health camps were conducted at about 50 locations across the country, including Subhash Nagar and Ashok Vihar in Delhi, Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh, Chandrapura in Jharkhand, Ludhiana in Punjab, Hubballi-Dharwad and Dakshina Kannada in Karnataka, Pune in Maharashtra, Chennai and Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Jaipur, Dehradun and Bulandshahr, among others.
Health Camp organised in Sitamadhi, Bihar
Large number of general public participated in the health camps enthusiastically with an average of 100 per camp and received free medical consultation and medicines, Special focus was given to women and senior citizens, who formed a substantial part of participants.
Health Camp organised in Siddakatte, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
The camps provided apart from general health check up, a wide range of services including free blood tests, Blood Pressure and thyroid tests. Doctor consultations covered general medicine, infections, chronic conditions, paediatric care and specialist services such as nephrology and diabetology in several locations. Free distribution of Janaushadhi medicines was carried out extensively and additional services like physiotherapy consultation, eye check-ups and child health initiatives were also organized at several centres.
Shri Eatala Rajendar, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Malkajigiri, Telangana, at Health Check up camp
Shri K. A. Pandian, Hon’ble MLA, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu at a Health Check-up Camp
Shri Pappu Kumar Verma, Hon’ble MLA, Kurtha, Bihar at Health Check-up Camp
Shri Sanjay Kumar, MLA, Kumrarr, Patna, Bihar inaugurating the Health Check-up camp
The Camps witnessed active participation from several dignitaries including Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assemblies, Senior Medical professionals and local representatives, who appreciated the initiative and encouraged public to adapt quality generic medicines under PMBJP.
The ongoing efforts under PMBJP are playing a vital role in strengthening India’s healthcare system by ensuring access to quality medicines at affordable prices for everyone.
Health Check-up Camp organised in Ashok Vihar, Delhi
Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), more than 18,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) are operating across the country. The Government has further set an ambitious target of expanding this network to 25,000 Kendras by 31st March 2027, strengthening last-mile access to affordable and quality medicines.
The celebrations will continue through March 7th with various outreach programs designed to engage healthcare professionals and the general public. Public are encouraged to use the “Jan Aushadhi Sugam” mobile application to locate their nearest Kendra and access affordable, quality medicines.
Health Check-up camp organised in Pune, Maharashtra