PMBJP Janaushadhi Kendra — ₹2 Lakh Grant, ₹20,000 Monthly — Frequently Asked Questions

There are two parts to the money. The one-time special grant goes up to ₹2 lakh for setting up the Kendra — ₹1.5 lakh of that reimburses furniture and fixtures, and ₹0.5 lakh covers IT infrastructure such as a computer, internet and printer. Separately, a running Kendra can earn a normal incentive of up to ₹20,000 per month, which works out to 20% of its monthly purchases from PMBI, split equally between a purchase incentive and a stock maintenance incentive. Operators also keep a 20% margin on the MRP of each drug they sell.

The one-time special grant is targeted at particular groups rather than all applicants. It is aimed at women entrepreneurs, SC/ST applicants, Divyangjan, ex-servicemen, and entrepreneurs in aspirational districts or specific geographical regions. The monthly operational incentive of up to ₹20,000, by contrast, applies to operators of Janaushadhi Kendras generally.

No. Applications run on a rolling basis and the scheme stays open through the year, so you can apply whenever you are ready. Because the fee and category details are locked in at submission, it is worth having your documents in order before you begin the form.

Individual applicants need a D. Pharma or B. Pharma degree, or they must employ a qualified pharmacist. Organisations, NGOs, trusts and societies need a B. Pharma or D. Pharma degree holder on their rolls. Government hospital premises, including medical colleges, can also host a Kendra — reputed NGOs and charitable organisations are preferred there, though individuals may apply as well.

No. The support comes in the form of a grant and a recurring operational incentive, not an investment, so no equity or ownership stake is taken in your Kendra. You run the outlet as your own enterprise under an operating agreement with PMBI.

There is a non-refundable application fee of ₹5,000, paid through the online payment gateway. Applicants from special categories — women entrepreneurs, Divyangjan, SC, ST, ex-servicemen, and those from specific backward geographical regions — are exempt, provided they submit proof of their category.

Yes. A valid drug license must be obtained from the local authorities in the name of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra. Along with that, you have to adopt PMBI's proprietary billing software and submit the required bank cheques before the first batch of medicines and surgical items is dispatched to you. PMBI provides guidance on the licensing step.

Medicines are procured only from WHO-GMP certified suppliers, and each batch undergoes testing at NABL-accredited laboratories. This is why Kendra prices can sit 50%–80% below branded alternatives while the medicines retain the same therapeutic value.

No. The category you select in the application — for example woman entrepreneur, SC, ST or Divyang — cannot be changed later. Since the choice determines your eligibility for the fee exemption and the one-time grant, select it accurately at the time of filling in the form.

Applications are made online through the official PMBI portal at https://janaushadhi.gov.in. You fill in the digital application form, pay the ₹5,000 fee where applicable, and then proceed to sign the operating agreement with PMBI once your application is approved.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for PMBJP Janaushadhi Kendra — ₹2 Lakh Grant, ₹20,000 Monthly, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

PMBJP Janaushadhi Kendra — ₹2 Lakh Grant, ₹20,000 Monthly is offered by Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.