Guidelines for Opening of New Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra
PHARMACEUTICALS & MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI)
(Set up under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Govt. of India)
8th Floor Videocon Tower, Block E3 Jhandewalan Extension, New Delhi – 110055
Tel – 011-49431800, website Janaushadhi.gov.in
I. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) – GENESIS
The branded (Generic) medicines are sold at significantly higher prices than their un-branded generic equivalents, though are identical in the therapeutic value. Given the widespread poverty across the country, making available reasonably priced quality generic medicines in the market would benefit everyone. With this objective, the Pharma Advisory Forum in its meeting held on 23rd April, 2008, decided to launch the PMBJP KENDRA Campaign – starting with the sale of generic medicines through dedicated sales outlets called PMBJK (Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra) in various districts of the country. It is proposed that at least one PMBJK will be opened in each of the 734 districts of the country to be extended to sub-divisional levels as well as major towns and village centers.
II. Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)
A Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) formerly known as Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI), implementation agency for Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Pariyojana (PMBJP) was established in December 2008 under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India, with the support of all the CPSUs and has been registered as an independent society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 as a separate independent legal entity in April, 2010. PMBI follows the provisions of GFR, 2005 as amended from time to time, the CVC guidelines, and instructions from the Department of Pharmaceuticals. The defined roles of PMBI are as follows:
- Make quality generic medicines available at affordable prices for all
- Marketing of generic drugs through the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK)
- Procurement of medicines from Central pharma PSUs and Private Sectors
- Monitoring proper running of PMBJK
III. Eligibility Criteria to open Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra
Individual applicants must be having D. Pharma/B. Pharma Degrees, or he/she have to employ D. Pharma/B. Pharma degree holders and produce proof of the same at the time of submitting applications or at the time of final approval. Any organization, NGO applying for a PMBJK will have to employ B. Pharma / D. Pharma degree holders and produce proof of the same at the time of submitting applications or at the time of final approval. In Govt. hospital premises including medical colleges, the preferred agency would be reputed NGOs/Charitable organizations, but individuals would also be eligible.
IV. Margins and Incentives
a. Operating agency will be provided 20% margin on MRP (Excluding taxes) of each drug.
b. Special Incentive: Special incentive shall be granted for PMBJK opened by the Women Entrepreneurs, Divyaang, SC, ST & any entrepreneurs open ‘Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK)’ at aspirational districts (backward district) as notified by the NITI Aayog & in Himalayan, Island territories and North-Eastern states. An amount of Rs. 2.00 lakhs in addition to normal incentives as applicable is to be given to the above-mentioned entrepreneurs as below:
- (i) Rs. 1.50 lakh reimbursement of Furniture and Fixtures
- (ii) Rs. 0.50 lakh as reimbursement for Computer, Internet, Printer, Scanner etc.
This will be one-time grant for opening of new PMBJK against submission of original bills and restricted up to actual expenditure incurred.
Note: The Special incentive shall be granted to the Women entrepreneurs, Divyang, SC, ST & any entrepreneurs open ‘Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK)’ at aspirational districts as notified by the Niti Aayog, In Himalayan, Island territories and North- Eastern states based on One Family – One Grant formula. It means any above mentioned eligible PMBJK owner shall be granted special incentive only once and no other person from his/her family/relative shall be granted special incentive thereafter. For this Purpose, “Relative” means – “Relative”, in relation to an individual, means the husband, Wife, unmarried dependent brother or sister or any lineal ascendant or descendant of that individual.
c. Normal Incentive – PMBJK run by other entrepreneurs/Pharmacist/NGOs/NGOs & Charitable organization that are linked with PMBI headquarters through software will get incentive up to Rs. 5.00 lakhs. The incentive will be given @ 15% of monthly purchase made from PMBI by these PMBJKs subject to ceiling of Rs 15,000/- per month up to total limit of 5.00 lakhs. It will also cover PMBJK opened by Women entrepreneurs, Divyang, SC, ST & any entrepreneurs open ‘Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK)’ at aspirational districts as notified by the Niti Aayog, In Himalayan, Island territories and North- Eastern state.
This will be applicable to existing PMBJK also whose existing limit of incentives of Rs 2.50 lakh is fully disbursed, moreover it will also cover the PMBJK opened in government premises to whom one-time grant of Rs 2.50 lakh was disbursed. They will get incentive of Rs 2.50 lakh based on purchase made by them from PMBI as per other terms and conditions applicable to all PMBJKs. Further, any PMBJK opened in Government premises will get normal incentives as applicable to PMBJK in private premises.
V. Requirements for opening PMBJK
a. Own space or hired space (Minimum 120 sq. ft.) duly supported by proper lease agreement or space allotment letter. Applicant will arrange the space for running the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra & PMBI will have no role for arranging space.
b. Proof of securing a pharmacist with name, Registration with the State Council etc. (or it can be submitted at the time of final approval of PMBJK)
c. If applicant is under the category of Women entrepreneurs, Divyang, SC, ST & any entrepreneurs of aspirational districts (backward district) as notified by the Niti Aayog, in Himalayan, Island territories and North- Eastern states, the applicant has to submit suitable certificate/proof from respective authorities along with undertaking at the time of application. The applicant must mention the category for getting the suitable benefit and category mentioned in application form. Once the category is selected by the applicant, later on applicant will not be able to change it in future due to any reason.
d. Non-refundable application fees of Rs. 5,000/- is to be deposited along with application form. Application fee is not applicable in case of applicant belongs to the category of Women Entrepreneurs, Divyang, SC, ST & any entrepreneurs of aspirational districts (backward district) as notified by the NITI Aayog, in Himalayan, Island territories and North- Eastern states. For exemption of fee the applicant has to submit the proof of their category.
e. The following distance policy shall be observed, while approving the new PMBJK. Hence, applicant is required to follow the mentioned distance policy while applying for the new PMBJK:
Criteria Population of District Distance Policy
A Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and districts having population equal to or more than ten (10) lacs. Distance of 1.00 km shall be observed between two Kendras while approving new Kendra.
B Districts having population less than 10 lacs. Distance of 1.50 km shall be observed between two Kendras while approving new Kendra.
Note: Population census shall be verified with the data of Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
VI. Important Operating Terms and Conditions
Important operating terms and conditions for operating PMBJK are given below:
a) Applicant will enter into agreement before beginning operations of “Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra”. All operations of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra will be conducted as per agreement terms and conditions.
b) It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain drug license in the name of “Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra” and other permissions to run a drug store. Compliance to all statutory requirements for storage of drugs shall be ensured by the applicant.
c) Applicant will use the premises solely for the purpose for which it has been allotted and for no other purpose and shall not part with the premises, sub-let the premises to anyone directly or indirectly.
d) All billings should be done using software provided by PMBI. No medicine can be sold in PMBJK without using the software provided by PMBI.
e) PMBJK operators will be allowed to sell allied medical products, commonly sold in chemist shops but they are not allowed to sell any medicines other than products of PMBI.
f) Supply will be made against the advance payment for dispatch of goods.
Detailed terms and conditions are given in draft agreement and may be referred by applicant.
VII. Role of PMBI
a) For proper implementation of the scheme, PMBI would render all required assistance to the operating agency for running the PMBJK for furthering the objective of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana.
b) PMBI shall also facilitate the supply of affordable quality generic medicines, surgical items, consumable etc. through its supply chain to Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra against the advance payment for dispatch of goods.
VIII. Application Fee: Non-refundable application fees of Rs 5,000/- is to be deposited along with application form. Application fee is not applicable in case of applicant is under the category of Women Entrepreneurs, Divyang, SC, ST & any entrepreneurs of aspirational districts as notified by the NITI Aayog, in Himalayan, Island territories and North- Eastern states.
IX. Online application available on official website of PMBI.
X. Address of PMBI
Chief Executive Officer, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) 8th Floor Videocon Tower, Block E-1, Jhandewalan Extension, New Delhi –110055 Tel – 011-49431800
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