Jan Aushadhi Volunteer Drive to Begin June 1: Learning Through Service
In a unique initiative blending youth development with public welfare, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in partnership with the Department of Pharmaceuticals, is launching the Jan Aushadhi Kendra Experiential Learning Program. Set to begin on June 1, 2025, the program will run for 15 days, engaging youth across the country in meaningful, hands-on learning.
This project is part of the national movement ‘Seva Se Seekhen – Learn by Doing,’ which aims to promote experiential learning through community service.
Youth Power Meets Healthcare Delivery
As part of this program, five youth volunteers per district—drawn from platforms like MY Bharat, NSS, MYB Kendra, pharmacy institutions, and other youth organizations—will be placed at Jan Aushadhi Kendras. These government-run centers provide affordable, high-quality generic medicines to people across India.
Volunteers will:
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Assist in customer support and daily operations
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Learn about inventory and logistics management
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Promote public awareness about the importance of generic medicines
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Observe and support the supply chain network in real time
Building Skills, Shaping Values
The program focuses on more than just skills. While youth participants will learn record-keeping, inventory handling, and customer service, they will also experience the dignity of service, understand grassroots healthcare needs, and develop a sense of social responsibility.
Through this immersion:
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Young minds will become career-ready with essential life and work skills
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Communities will benefit from more informed youth advocates for affordable healthcare
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The healthcare system will receive temporary support in outreach and service
Government’s Vision: Youth as Nation-Builders
This initiative reflects the government’s broader commitment to inclusive and participatory development. Programs like this allow the government to:
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Empower young people to become agents of change
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Inculcate a volunteer spirit that drives national progress
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Strengthen the link between healthcare accessibility and youth involvement
Speaking about the program, a senior official from the Ministry stated,
“India’s youth are our strength. Through this initiative, they won’t just learn—they will lead, inspire, and serve.”
A Nation Learns Together
As India works to build a robust, affordable healthcare system, initiatives like Seva Se Seekhen create a collaborative model of nation-building. These Jan Aushadhi volunteers represent the next generation of healthcare leaders, advocates, and professionals.
For many young participants, this will be their first exposure to public service, and perhaps even the start of a career in public health, pharmaceuticals, or community engagement.