The rising prices of medicines in India are becoming a big problem for the common people. Many times the patient reaches the medical store with the doctor’s prescription, but gets discouraged after hearing the price of the medicine. In such a situation, the Government’s Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Yojana has come as a relief for the people. Under this scheme, affordable and good quality generic medicines are made available. The special thing is that you can also start good employment by opening your own generic dispensary without huge investment and can also serve the society.

To open a generic dispensary or Janaushadhi Kendra, education related to pharmacy is considered necessary. If you have a B.Pharma (Bachelor of Pharmacy) or D.Pharma (Diploma in Pharmacy) degree, then you can open this store yourself. But even if you don’t have this degree, you are still not behind. You can hire someone as a pharmacist who has this degree and is registered with the State Pharmacy Council. It is necessary to provide the certificate of that pharmacist at the time of application or final approval.

how much space is needed
A shop does not require a very large space. It is necessary to have at least 120 square feet of space, which can be your own or rented. The place should be clean so that medicines can be kept properly. Along with this, it is mandatory to obtain a retail drug license, because medicines can be sold only as per the rules. General knowledge of computers and software is also necessary for billing and record keeping.

what are the benefits
Now let’s talk about the benefits. Generic pharmacy starts at low cost, because medicines are cheap and it does not cost much to keep the stock. On opening of Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendra, financial assistance up to Rs 2.5 lakh is given by the government. Apart from this, more than 20 percent margin is available on the sale of medicines, which gives a good profit. Not only this, additional incentive of 10 to 15 percent is also available on the basis of monthly sales. Generic medicines are 50 to 80 percent cheaper than branded medicines, hence the number of customers remains high and the sales of the shop remain constant.

where to apply
The application process is also easy. Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official website janaushadhi.gov.in. After uploading the required documents, scrutiny is done and approval is given if all the conditions are met.