evidence: New Delhi: The government on Wednesday apprised about the availability of medicinal drugs at reasonable prices in the country and said about 8,689 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) have been opened till February across the country, covering all districts of the country. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya wrote, "With an objective of making quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has been launched by the Government wherein dedicated outlets are opened to provide quality generic medicines at cheaper rates to the citizens. Under the Scheme, till 28.02.2022, about 8,689 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) have been opened across the country, covering all districts of the country." "Jan Aushadhi Medicines are cheaper by 50 -90 per cent of market prices of branded medicines. During the current financial year (till 28.02.2022), total sales of Rs. 814.21 cr. has been achieved, which has led to estimated savings of approximately Rs. 4,800 crore to the citizens," the Health Minister.