Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2025 – March 7

Current Context: Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2025 was celebrated on March 7, 2025, to raise awareness about the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) and promote the use of affordable generic medicines.

Key highlights:

• Over 15,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras are operational, providing medicines at 50-90% lower prices, benefiting 10 lakh people daily.
• The theme for this year was "जन औषधि: दाम कम, दवाई उत्तम" (Affordable Medicines, Excellent Quality).
• Events were held nationwide, including the launch of 200 new Jan Aushadhi Kendras, taking the total to 15,291.
• The initiative has resulted in ₹30,000 crore savings for citizens and aims to open 25,000 Kendras by 2027.

Question:

Q.1 When was Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2025 celebrated?
a) March 7, 2025
b) March 3, 2025
c) March 1, 2025
d) March 10, 2025

Answer: a) Jan Aushadhi Diwas is celebrated annually to promote affordable generic medicines under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). In 2025, it was observed on March 7.