Jan Aushadhi Sugam: Find Generic Medicines and Kendras Online

The platform is available as a standalone app and also accessible through the UMANG app and web portal at web.umang.gov.in.

Key Features of Jan Aushadhi Sugam

Jan Aushadhi Sugam is designed to give citizens direct access to medicine information and Kendra locations without requiring a visit to any store. All features below are available free of charge on the app and the UMANG web portal.

• Locate Nearby Janaushadhi Kendra: GPS-enabled store locator with Google Maps integration to find the nearest PMBJP Kendra and get turn-by-turn directions

• Search Generic Medicines: Search by medicine name or therapeutic category across a product basket of 2,100 drugs and 300 surgical items

• Price Comparison: Compares the MRP of generic medicines with branded equivalents, displaying overall savings in rupee and percentage terms

• Medicine Availability: Allows users to check the availability of medicines at nearby Janaushadhi Kendras before visiting

• Jan Aushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkins: Tracks availability of oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins at Rs. 1 per pad, with cumulative sales of 72 crore napkins as of January 2025

• No Registration Required: All features are accessible without creating an account or providing personal details

How to Use Jan Aushadhi Sugam

The platforms where Jan Aushadhi Sugam is available include three modes namely, the dedicated app, UMANG app and UMANG web portal. Registration is not required for any of these modes.

Through Dedicated Jan Aushadhi Sugam App:

This app is the main mode through which Jan Aushadhi Sugam can be accessed. It provides all services on the go and optimised for mobile usage.

• Download the dedicated Jan Aushadhi Sugam app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store

• Launch the app and give permissions for the location based search of the Kendras

• Use the search bar or the store locator in the app to search for medicines

• Check the price comparison and the availability of stock before you visit the shop

Through UMANG App:

• This is a feature within the UMANG app that provides Jan Aushadhi Sugam services officially

• Download the UMANG app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store

• Login into your account by providing your registered mobile number

• Look for the service named "Jan Aushadhi" in the UMANG search bar

Via UMANG Web Portal:

The UMANG web portal provides the same Jan Aushadhi Sugam services without downloading any app.

• Click https://web.umang.gov.in/landing/department/jan-aushadhi-sugam.html

• Login via the registered mobile number and do OTP verification

• Choose the required Jan Aushadhi Services from the departmental portal

• Locate medicines and Kendras within the browser itself

Conclusion

While people wanting to save on costs of medicines are helped greatly by Jan Aushadhi Sugam as it eliminates the need to search for cheap medicines through multiple stores, they can easily find out about Kendras, inventory, and price comparisons with branded medicines at the click of a mouse, absolutely free of cost. The PMBJP currently runs more than 19,000 Janaushadhi Kendras in the country. There are 2,100 medicines and 300 surgical articles available, which cost up to 90% less than their branded counterparts.

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