Q. Why is this in news?
A. With a vision to provide quality medicines at an affordable rate for the common man especially the poor, Govt. has set a target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) to 10000 by March 2024.
Q. What is the background?
A. Till 31.03.2022, the number of stores has increased to 8610. Under the PMBJP, all 739 districts of the country have been covered. New applications have been invited to cover 3579 blocks of these 406 districts.
Q. What is Pradhan Mantri jan Aushadi yojana ?
A.
It is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Q. What are the key features of the scheme?
A.