Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Kushinagar
What happened
- As of 31.12.2025, 86 Jan Aushadhi Kendras were open in Kushinagar district. [PIB]
- In 2024-25 they sold ₹ 5.12 Crore of medicines, an estimated saving of ₹ 20 crores for citizens. [PIB]
Background
- No Kendra has yet been opened under the PACS category in the district. [PIB]
Why it matters
- Generic medicine shops cut out-of-pocket spending in a poor district.
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How to use this in Mains
- Generic medicine shops cut out-of-pocket spending in a poor district.
Quotable data pointAs of 31.12.2025, 86 Jan Aushadhi Kendras were open in Kushinagar district [PIB].
PIB: Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras in Kushinagar
Exam angle
UPPCS
GS-VI: health.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPPCS
Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Kushinagar as of 31 December 2025:
Answer (b) & explanation
Source: as cited in this article.
Official source: PIB: Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras in Kushinagar
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