March 7th is celebrated as Jan Aushadhi Diwas:
Every year, March 7th is celebrated as Jan Aushadhi Diwas to raise awareness about affordable generic medicines under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).Jan Aushadhi Diwas: Initiated on 7th March 2019, under the PMBJP. The initiative includes a week-long celebration, ‘Janaushadhi Week,’ from 1st-7th March across the nation.2025 Theme: “Daam Kam – Dawai Uttam,” emphasizing affordable and high-quality medicines for all.The PMBJP was originally launched in 2008 as the Jan Aushadhi Scheme under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers to provide affordable medicines through outlets called Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs).
