Janaushadhi Saptah 2026: free health camps continue across India on day 4
Free health check-up camps were organised across several states and Union Territories on the fourth day of Janaushadhi Saptah 2026, as part of the nationwide outreach programme being conducted from March 1 to 5 in the run-up to the 8th Janaushadhi Diwas on March 7.
The initiative is being coordinated by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Even as the country celebrated the festival of Holi, the camps witnessed enthusiastic participation from citizens seeking medical consultations and health screening services.
During the camps, free medical consultations were provided along with on-site diagnostic services such as blood pressure, blood sugar and thyroid testing. Pediatric consultations and guidance for managing chronic illnesses were also offered. Citizens were provided Janaushadhi medicines and Suvidha sanitary pads, while awareness sessions were organised to inform people about the benefits of affordable and quality generic medicines.
As part of the week-long celebration, around 250 locations across the country are hosting free health camps. The initiative aims to provide essential healthcare services including medical consultations, distribution of medicines and basic diagnostic tests such as blood sugar and blood pressure monitoring.
On Day 4, health camps were organised in several locations including Doddaballapur in Bangalore Rural district and Bengaluru Urban and Haveri in Karnataka, Mohol in Solapur district of Maharashtra, Nowhatta in downtown Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, and Palnadu in Andhra Pradesh.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), quality generic medicines are made available to citizens at affordable prices through more than 18,000 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras across the country. The initiative is implemented by PMBI to ensure that essential medicines are accessible to people at prices much lower than branded alternatives without compromising quality.
The government has set a target of opening 25,000 Janaushadhi Kendras across the country by March 2027 so that essential medicines are available to citizens at affordable prices.
Entrepreneurs, pharmacists, doctors and eligible individuals interested in opening a Janaushadhi Kendra can apply through the official website of the scheme. Financial assistance and incentives are also provided to encourage participation and expand the network of affordable medicine outlets across the country.
