Which of the following statements are correct regarding Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Par...........

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Which of the following statements are correct regarding Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)?

1.This scheme is launched with the objective of making available quality generic medicines.

2. This scheme is launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals

3. The Scheme is being implemented through an registered society namely Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI)

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1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

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Explanation:

With a view to achieve the objective of making available quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all, ‘Jan Aushadhi Scheme’ was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India in November, 2008 across the counthy.
Now, the ‘Jan Aushadhi Scheme’ has been revisited and renamed as ‘Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana’ (PMBJP).
The Scheme is being implemented through an registered society namely Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) which is working under the administrative control of Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India.
The Product Basket of the scheme now covers more than 800 medicines and 154 surgicals & consumables in all major therapeutic categories such as Anti-infectives, Anti-allergics, Anti-diabetics, Cardiovasculars, Anti-cancers, Gastro-intestinal medicines, etc.