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West Bengal Has More Than 1,000 Jan Aushadhi Centres

Jan Aushadhi centres sell many medicines at lower prices.

Amit Malviya said West Bengal now has 1,014 of these centres.

North 24-Parganas has the most, with 203 centres.

Kolkata has 162, while Hooghly and Howrah each have 109.

The Centre plans to add 469 more centres at government hospitals.

This could make medicines easier for patients and families to get.

The report also describes expanded healthcare coverage through Ayushman Bharat.

The coverage includes more hospitals, more treatments, and all people aged 70 and above.

Key facts

Operational centres: 1,014 Jan Aushadhi Kendras in West Bengal as of June 30, 2026
Planned centres: 469 additional centres at government hospital premises
Largest district total: North 24-Parganas: 203 centres
Kolkata total: 162 centres
Medicine price difference: Generic medicines are generally 50% to 90% cheaper than branded drugs
Ayushman Bharat coverage: Around 1.43 crore families, covering nearly six crore people, with annual cashless healthcare coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh
Hospital network: 1,240 private and 627 government hospitals in West Bengal; 38,604 empanelled hospitals nationwide
Treatment packages: Coverage increased from 1,700 to 1,950 packages

thestatesman.com · 3 hrs ago