Jan Aushadhi Kendras expand product basket for newborns, aged and post-surgery care
Synopsis
The Jan Aushadhi Kendras network is quietly evolving from a generic-medicines platform into a full-spectrum affordable healthcare access point — now stocking baby wipes at ₹45, nebulizers under ₹1,000, and adult diapers, with a knee brace, pregnancy belt, and walkers still in the pipeline.
Key Takeaways
India's Jan Aushadhi Kendras network covers over 20,000 outlets and is expanding its non-medicine product range.
Janaushadhi Bachpan infant products include baby wipes at ₹45 , manual breast pumps, feeding bottles, and infant feeding tubes.
Electrical Nebulizer Machine is priced at ₹937.50 ; Nebulizer Mask with Tubing (Child) at ₹200 .
Glucometer Test Strips (25 strips) available at ₹500 ; Pulse Oximeters also stocked.
Jan Aushadhi Swabhiman adult diapers launched for elderly and bedridden individuals.
Pipeline products include a Knee Brace , Walker , Medical Steam Vaporizer , Pregnancy Back Support Belt , and Cervical Collar .
The government's Jan Aushadhi Kendras network — now spanning over 20,000 outlets across India — is broadening its affordable product range to serve families with newborns, elderly dependents, and individuals recovering from surgery, according to an official factsheet released on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. The expansion is part of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), the Centre's flagship scheme to make healthcare products accessible at low cost.
Infant and Maternal Care Products
Under the Janaushadhi Bachpan range, the network now stocks essential infant-care items at significantly subsidised prices. A pack of Baby Wipes (20 pieces) is available at just ₹45, while other products include a Baby Feeding Bottle (250 ml), Manual Breast Pump, Hot Water Bag, and Infant Feeding Tube.
Post-delivery recovery is also addressed through the network. Abdominal Belts are available to support post-childbirth care, and Cervical Pillows — priced at ₹525 — are stocked for comfort during pregnancy and beyond.
Products for Children's Health Needs
Respiratory and monitoring needs of growing children are increasingly covered under the Jan Aushadhi umbrella. Parents can access an Electrical Nebulizer Machine priced at ₹937.50 and a Nebulizer Mask with Tubing (Child) at ₹200 — significantly lower than open-market rates for equivalent devices.
Monitoring and Recovery Devices
The Kendras have moved beyond medicines to stock a range of diagnostic and monitoring tools. Glucometer Test Strips (25 strips) are available at ₹500 for regular blood sugar management, while Pulse Oximeters to measure blood oxygen saturation are also part of the available range. These additions reflect the scheme's growing focus on day-to-day healthcare management, not just acute treatment.
Elderly and Bedridden Care
For aged, dependent, or bedridden individuals, the government has introduced Jan Aushadhi Swabhiman, a dedicated range of adult diapers — an acknowledgement of the often-overlooked dignity and care needs of elderly patients and their families.
What's in the Pipeline
Several additional products are reportedly under process for inclusion through the Janaushadhi network. These include a Range of Motion-Knee Brace, Walker (Sit Assist-to-Stand Support), Medical Steam Vaporizer, Foot Elevator Pillow, Pregnancy Back Support Belt, and Cervical Collar. The phased expansion signals the government's intent to position Jan Aushadhi Kendras as a one-stop, low-cost healthcare access point for households across income groups.
Point of View
000 outlets, the network exists; what lags is consumer knowledge that a ₹937 nebulizer or ₹525 cervical pillow is available there at all. The scheme's impact will depend less on how many products are listed and more on whether frontline health workers and ASHA volunteers are actively directing families to these outlets. The inclusion of adult diapers under 'Swabhiman' is particularly notable — elder care is chronically underfunded in India's public health architecture, and this is a rare acknowledgement of it.
NationPress
15 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Jan Aushadhi Kendras product expansion about?
The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has broadened the product basket at its 20,000+ Jan Aushadhi Kendras to include affordable infant-care items, maternal recovery products, home monitoring devices, and adult diapers for elderly and bedridden individuals. The move goes beyond generic medicines to address broader family healthcare needs.
What infant and baby care products are available at Jan Aushadhi Kendras?
Under the Janaushadhi Bachpan range, products include Baby Wipes (pack of 20) at ₹45, a Baby Feeding Bottle (250 ml), Manual Breast Pump, Hot Water Bag, and Infant Feeding Tube. These are offered at significantly subsidised prices compared to the open market.
What products are available for elderly or bedridden individuals?
The government has introduced Jan Aushadhi Swabhiman, a dedicated range of adult diapers for aged, dependent, or bedridden individuals available through the Janaushadhi network. Additional products like a Walker (Sit Assist-to-Stand Support) and Range of Motion-Knee Brace are in the pipeline.
Which medical monitoring devices can be bought from Jan Aushadhi Kendras?
Glucometer Test Strips (25 strips) are priced at ₹500, and Pulse Oximeters to measure blood oxygen saturation are also available. An Electrical Nebulizer Machine is priced at ₹937.50, with a Nebulizer Mask with Tubing (Child) available at ₹200.
What new products are in the pipeline for Jan Aushadhi Kendras?
Several products are reportedly under process for inclusion, including a Range of Motion-Knee Brace, Walker (Sit Assist-to-Stand Support), Medical Steam Vaporizer, Foot Elevator Pillow, Pregnancy Back Support Belt, and Cervical Collar. No specific launch date has been announced.
