Are you facing any problem in getting generic medicines during this covid-19 lockdown 2.0? If yes then, you need not worry. All you need to do is just download the Jan Aushadhi Sugam app. This app helps you to locate their nearest Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) Kendra & checks the availability of medicines with its price.
The pharmacist of PMBJP Kendras has been delivering generic medicines at the doorstep for the patients & elderly people to fight Coronavirus outbreak. Jan Aushadhi Sugam app is available on both, the android & iOS mobile phones.
The Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Sadananda Gowda tweeted, "Citizens may use 'Jan Aushadhi Sugam" app to locate their nearest Kendra & availability of medicines with its price. The app can be downloaded from-
Google Play- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.gov.pmbjp
Phone store - https://apps.apple.com/in/developer/bureau-of-pharma-psus-of-india-bppi/id1476574619
The tweet added, "Pharmacist of #PMBJP Kendras are delivering generic medicines at the doorstep of patients and elderly to fight #Corona pandemic. This initiative supports the practice of social distancing. #IndiaFightCorona#StayHomeStaySafe."
How to use Janaushadhi Sugam mobile application?
First, you have to install the Jan Aushadhi Sugam (BPPI) app on your device. Android users can download or install the app from the Playstore.
Method to install the Jan Aushadhi Sugam (BPPI) app:
Go to the play store on your device & search for Jan Aushadhi Sugam (BPPI) app.
When it appears on the screen, click on Install icon.
How to register Jan Aushadhi Sugam (BPPI) app?
Step 1: Open the Jan Aushadhi Sugam (BPPI) app on your device.
Step 2: Tap on Sign up.
Step 3: Now, on the new page, enter all the details to register.
Step 4: On the registration page enter your Name.
Step 5: Now, enter your Mobile number & then your Email ID.
Step 7: Enter a password & retype it to confirm.
Step 8: Enter your Date of Birth or Age & select the State.
Step 9: Now tap Sign Up & follow the instructions on the screen.
What is Jan Aushadhi Sugam app?
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a campaign, which was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizer's Government of India in November 2008 across the country.
Jan Aushadhi Sugam app Motto:
The main motto behind this campaign is to give quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses by special Kendras called Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra. Thus, a mobile application called Jan Aushadhi Sugam was released by Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) Medical to help people to locate nearby Jan Aushadhi Kendras.