For better outcomes, bar on Jan Aushadhi outlet sops raised for women entrepreneurs
A ₹2 lakh-incentive meant to bring more women entrepreneurs into the Jan Aushadhi network is getting tighter guardrails. From next month, women seeking the benefit will need to be registered pharmacists and run the stores themselves, as the government looks to curb misuse.
The Centre plans to implement stricter rules for women entrepreneurs seeking financial aid to establish Jan Aushadhi Kendras, government-run outlets offering affordable generic medicines. Starting next month, women applying for the ₹2 lakh incentive will need to be registered pharmacists operating the store under their own name, according to officials and a document reviewed by Mint.
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