Important DaysSaturday, 7 March 2026·The Hindu
8th Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2026 observed on 7 March with week-long awareness drive
The 8th Jan Aushadhi Diwas was observed on 7 March 2026, highlighting PMBJP, generic medicines and nationwide health camps.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 7 March 2026, India observed the 8th Jan Aushadhi Diwas as the culmination of Jan Aushadhi Saptah held from 1 to 7 March 2026 under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
Key specifics
- The 2026 theme was “Jan Aushadhi Sasti Bhi, Bharosemand Bhi – Sehat ki Baat, Bachat ke Saath”.
- Jan Aushadhi medicines are priced 50–90% lower than branded equivalents.
- More than 250 free health check-up camps were organised nationwide by PMBI.
- PMBJP is implemented by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau (PMBI) under the Department of Pharmaceuticals.
- The campaign included Pad Yatras in multiple cities to spread awareness.
Exam lens
Question type: important days and government scheme; 7 March 2026, 8th Jan Aushadhi Diwas, PMBJP, PMBI, 50–90% lower prices. TNPSC may ask the theme and the ministry-linked implementing agency.