evidence: In a landmark move for India’s healthcare system, Prime Minister (PM) Modi inaugurated the 10,000th Jan Aushadhi Kendra under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) at AIIMS in Deoghar last week. The government outpaced its deadline, achieving the goal of opening 10,000 kendras well before the March 2024 target. This marks a significant achievement for PMBJP, an initiative aimed at providing affordable and quality medicines. During the inauguration, PM Modi emphasised the importance of these kendras, which offer medicines at 50%-90% lower prices than market rates, thereby benefiting the poor and middle class alike.