Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojna (PMJAY) has been renamed as: 1. Pradhan Mantri Aushadhi Pariyojna 2. Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Vikas Yojna 3. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana. 4. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Aushadhi Vikas Yojna. Which of the options given above is correct?

Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJPK)

• It is launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
• The Scheme aims to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to people through special Kendras known as Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana Kendra.
• It was launched in 2008, under the name “Jan Aushadhi Medical Store” and later on re-launched in the year 2015 as 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana' (PMJAY).
• In 2016, it was again renamed "Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana" (PMBJP). Hence, Option C is correct.
• Vision: It is to make healthcare accessible to every Indian by providing generic medicines within the budget of every household.

The objectives of the PMBJP are as follows

• To provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all.
• To improve access to quality medicines, especially in rural and underserved areas.
• To create awareness about generic medicines and their benefits.
• To create jobs by encouraging individual entrepreneurs to open PMBJP Kendras.