Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK)

What you earn

20% margin on MRP (excluding taxes) of each medicine. From 1 Sep 2024, a monthly incentive of 20% of purchases or ₹20,000, whichever is less (10% on purchases, max ₹10,000, plus 10% for keeping 200 listed medicines in stock, max ₹10,000); the old ₹5 lakh overall cap was removed. A one-time special incentive of ₹2 lakh (₹1.5 lakh furniture, ₹0.5 lakh computer) for women, Divyang, SC, ST and the special areas remains.

Who can apply

• An individual with a D.Pharma or B.Pharma degree, or one who employs such a degree holder. NGOs and organisations must employ a D.Pharma/B.Pharma holder.
• Own or rented space of at least 120 sq ft, backed by a lease agreement or allotment letter.
• A distance rule applies between two Kendras (1 km in the largest cities and in districts with 10 lakh or more people).
• PACS (primary agricultural credit societies) may also open Kendras.

How to apply

1. Apply online through the 'Apply for Kendra' section of janaushadhi.gov.in.
2. Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹5,000. It is waived for women, Divyang, SC, ST entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs in NITI Aayog aspirational districts, and in Himalayan, island and North-Eastern areas (proof needed).
3. Submit proof of the pharmacist (state council registration) at application or at final approval.
4. Ex-servicemen can also use the DGR route listed on dgrindia.gov.in.

What this trade looks like

Representative photos of the trade — not this brand’s outlet.