Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana for Ex-Servicemen/ प्रधानमंत्री जन-औषधि योजना

Standard Operating Procedure for Incorporation of Ex-Servicemen in Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Pariyojna (PMBJP) and Grant of Special Incentive

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana For Ex-Servicemen

what is Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana for Ex-Servicemen (ESM)?

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a government initiative launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, in November 2008. The primary objective of PMBJP is to provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all, particularly the poor and disadvantaged, through exclusive outlets known as Janaushadhi Kendras.

General

1. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojna (PMBJP) aims at making available reasonably priced quality generic medicines in the market for the benefit of everyone through dedicated sales outlets called Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK), in various districts of the country. Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), Deptt of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt of India is the implementing agency for the scheme. A special incentive of a one-time grant of Rs 2 lakhs, in addition to normal incentives (Rs 5 Lakhs @ 15 % of monthly purchase) as applicable, is granted as re­imbursement to women entrepreneurs, Divyang, SC, ST & those pharmacies opened at aspirational districts (backward districts).
2. As per F.No 35030/29/2022- Scheme, dated 10 Nov 2022, by Dept of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt of India, a grant of special incentive has been approved for the Ex-servicemen (ESM) joining the scheme.

Aim

3. The aim of this SOP is to lay down detailed instructions/guidelines for incorporation of ESM in Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Pariyojna (PMBJP), issue of DGR Eligibility Certificate for availing Special Incentive under the scheme and documentation to facilitate administration of the Scheme.

Eligibility

4. ESM should meet the criteria appended below:

• Should not have availed any other benefit from DGR or be registered in any other scheme of DGR earlier.
• Should not be employed with any Government/ Semi-Government Organisation. If employed, should quit the job within 30 days of allotment of PMBJK.
• Should meet the PMBI eligibility criteria for the scheme.

Documents

5. While applying for an Eligibility Certificate from DGR, an applicant is required to submit the following documents (as applicable) duly attested by the Zila Sainik Board.

Photo: Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana Shop

Procedure

6. The following procedure will be followed for the Issue of Eligibility Certificate and release of Special Incentive:

• Eligible ESM applicants will register online on PMBJP website (janaushadhi.gov.in) for the scheme and furnish the requisite documents.
• On receiving confirmation of allotment of PMBJK from PMBI, ESM/ Widow applicants will forward a separate application for issue of an Eligibility Certificate with requisite documents to DGR for claiming Special Incentive.
• SE Branch, DGR shall scrutinise the applications for completeness of information provided with all relevant enclosures. Applications which are in order will be put through internal screening to ensure that the applicant has not registered for / availed of any other welfare scheme from DGR.
• The applicants so cleared shall be issued with DGR Eligibility Certificate under SE Branch, DGR. Eligibility Certificate will bear the signatures of two Jt Dir/ Dir (SE) and have a unique registration number. The purpose of issuing an Eligibility Certificate is only to validate the identity of the Ex-servicemen for claiming Special Incentive.
• The applicant can obtain eligibility certificates from DGR by the following means:

1. By post.
2. ln person, or by an authorized representative. In case the Eligibility Certificate is required to be collected by an authorized representative, he/she should bring an authority letter (Refer to Appendix C) for the same duly countersigned by the concerned ZSB/RSB.

• On receipt of the Eligibility Certificate, the applicant will forward the Special Incentive Claim to PMBI attaching DGR Eligibility Certificate in Original.
• PMBI shall release a Special Incentive on receipt of the Eligibility Certificate issued by DGR in original. DGR is the only office authorised to issue an Eligibility Certificate to ESM for PMBI special incentive.

Non- Issue/ Cancellation of Eligibility Certificate

7. DGR Eligibility Certificate will not be issued and cancelled (if issued) under the following conditions:

Records

8. The following records will be maintained:

• The record of all Eligibility Certificates issued will be centrally maintained by the SE Dte at DGR.
• PMBI. The Half-Yearly data regarding the status of ESM applicants will be collected from PMBI and documented as follows:

HALF-YEARLY REPORT REGARDING ESM APPLICATIONS IN PMBJP

{ From 01 Jan To 31 Jun )

 Conclusion

This SOP will be reviewed annually/ as required by a BOO. These instructions will be effective from the date of issue of this SOP.

Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Pariyojna for ESM important Links

Guidelines for opening PMBJP Kendra pdf file

Details of Successful ESM Entrepreneurs who have opened Pharmacies under Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Pariyojna with Special Incentive for ESM