Nation observes 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas on March 07, 2022
- The 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas was organised on March 07, 2022 to generate awareness about the usages of generic medicines and benefits of Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana.
- The theme of Janaushadhi Diwas 2022 is “Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi”.
- The entire week from March 01-07 was observed as ‘Janaushadhi Week’ across the nation.
- The celebrations are organised since 2019 by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), under the aegis of Department of Pharmaceuticals.
- PMBI is the implementing agency of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
- The celebrations are held by organizing weeklong celebrations at different locations across the country covering all States/UTs.
- In 2022, the Janaushadhi Week was celebrated as given below:
Date | Activity |
01.03.2022 | Jan Aushadhi Sankalp Padyatra |
02.03.2022 | Matri Shakti Samman / Swabhiman |
03.03.2022 | Jan Aushadhi Bal Mitra |
04.03.2022 | Jan Aushadhi Jan Jagran Abhiyan |
05.03.2022 | Aao Jan AushadhiMitra Bane |
06.03.2022 | Jan Aushadhi Jan Arogya Mela (Health Checkup camps) |
07.03.2022 | Jan Aushadhi Diwas |
Source: PIB