The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that the achievements of Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) are quite satisfactory. Shri Modi said that this scheme has not only taken out the worries of crores of people of the country regarding the cost of treatment, but has also made their lives easier.

In a tweet threads, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has informed that today, the 5th Jan Aushadhi Diwas is being celebrated in the country. This scheme has made a direct positive impact on the lives of common people of India. More than 12 lakh citizens of the country are buying medicines from Jan Aushadhi Kendras daily. The medicines available here are 50% to 90% cheaper than the market price.

Responding to the tweet thread by Union Minister, the Prime Minister tweeted;

“भारतीय जन औषधि परियोजना की उपलब्धियां काफी संतोषप्रद हैं। इससे न केवल इलाज के खर्च को लेकर देश के करोड़ों लोगों की चिंताएं दूर हुई हैं, बल्कि उनका जीवन भी आसान हुआ है।”

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PM to visit Rajasthan on 21st April
April 20, 2026
PM to dedicate India’s first greenfield integrated Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex at Pachpadra in Balotra
9 MMTPA Greenfield Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex has been established with an investment of over ₹79,450 crore
The state-of-the-art complex integrates refining and petrochemical production
Project to play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s energy security and enhancing petrochemical self-sufficiency

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan on 21st April 2026. At around 11:30 AM, Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation India’s first greenfield integrated Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex at Pachpadra in Balotra. He will also address a public gathering on the occasion.

This landmark project represents a significant milestone in India’s energy and petrochemical sector. Developed as a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and the Government of Rajasthan, the 9 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA) Greenfield Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex has been established with an investment of over ₹79,450 crore.

The state-of-the-art complex integrates refining and petrochemical production, with a petrochemical capacity of 2.4 MMTPA. The refinery features a high Nelson Complexity Index of 17.0 and petrochemical yields exceeding 26%, aligning with global benchmarks for efficiency and sustainability.

The project is expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s energy security, enhancing petrochemical self-sufficiency, and driving industrial growth. It will serve as an anchor industry for the development of a Petrochemical and Plastic Park in the region, promoting downstream industries and ancillary sectors. Additionally, the refinery is poised to generate significant employment opportunities, contributing to the socio-economic development of the region.