evidence: One of every five generic pills worldwide is produced in India: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya "Jan Aushadhi Kendras provide generic medicines to masses at 50% - 80% lower than market price" [...] Reiterating the benefits of Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana, the Union Health Minister said that "this flagship program strives to provide quality medicines at an affordable rate to the common man especially the poor, priced 50%-80% less than that of the commercial market." Along with these benefits, Dr. Mandaviya highlighted that "Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana is a source for entrepreneurs to start retail businesses, provides widespread benefit to citizens and required budgetary support is low for governments." [...] Jan Aushadhi Kendras has resulted in huge savings in out-of-pocket expenditure of beneficiaries, amounting to approximately Rs.20,000/- crore (more than USD 2 Billion) in past 8 years.