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| Circular number | Commercial Circular No. 12 of 2023 |
|---|---|
| File number | No. 2023/NFR/33/JAK |
| Type | NFR Policy |
| Topic | reservation |
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) at railway stations - policy regarding contractor shall be required to staii the contract from the contract start date.Minimum
1-fT«J ff-!cf>I-! / Government of India n=f ibt1etQ / Ministry of Railways ffl'ij I Railway Board G2Q Q 01'1'1 f'.11,.i'tTI< • Ol-lf'. FAM:t.Y · Ol'd! 1'\HIJIU No. 2023/NFR/33/JAK E-office no. 3423850 New Delhi Dated: 08th August, 2023 The General Managers All Zonal Railways (Commercial Circular No. 12 of 2023) Subject: Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) at railway stations - policy regarding. In the transformative era of India's Amrit Kaai, Indian Railways (IR) is committed to meet the diverse needs of a more aspirational society. In order to cater to the requirements of millions of daily visitors and passengers, IR has been consistently upgrading facilities and amenities at its stations. 2. In the pursuit to enhance wellness and welfare of passengers visiting railway stations, IR has conceptualized a policy framework to establish Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) in circulating areas and concourses of stations which will be operated by Licensees. Annexure-1 contains the list of 50 stations identified for the pilot project. 3. Objectives: 11 Page a. Promote Government of India's mission to make available quality medicines and consumables (Janaushadhi products) for all. b. Enable passengers/visitors at railway stations to easily access Janaushadhi products. c. Enhance wellness and welfare among all sections of the society by providing medicines at affordable prices. d. Create employment opportunities and generate avenues for entrepreneurs for opening PMBJKs. Ref - 14.27 I 4. Scope: Under this scheme, PMBJKs would be deemed 'desirable passenger amenity' and accordingly, railways shall provide fabricated outlets in circulating areas and concourses of stations, for operation by Licensees on commercial lines. 5. Guidelines for setting up of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs} at railway stations: i. Size: As per the guidelines issued by Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) for PMBJK, Divisions would earmark 120-130 sq. ft. of suitable space for establishing PMBJK. ii. Location: iii. a. The outlets will be located in circulating areas/concourses at convenient locations so that both incoming and outgoing passengers are benefited. b. The concerned Railway Division will decide on the suitable site for the location of such outlets factoring safety, railway utilities and unhindered access to other passenger amenities like escalators, elevators, stairways, etc. c. Care should be taken that such stores do not affect the mobility of traffic and cause any a. b. c. d. e. f. type of infringement of any existing railway structure/amenity. Fabrication of outlets: The outlet shall be fabricated and provided to the Licensee. The Licensee has to abide by the conditions stipulated by PMBI and the drug storage protocols. The Licensee has to maintain the outlet at his cost. The Licensee shall bear user charges for electricity, water and any other amenities as needed. On completion of tenure, the Licensee shall handover the outlet to the concerned Division in the same condition as when taken over. Size and design of the outlets shall be provided by Railway Board on receipt of the same from National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad (NIDA). iv. Awarding of license to operate PMBJKs at railway stations - Reserve Price and Security Deposit: a. PMBJKs will be set up and operated by Licensees on commercial terms at locations identified by Railway Divisions. b. Subletting and transfer of railway asset are not permitted. A separate agreement for license of building and land will be executed with the party operating the PMBJK outlet. c. The license to operate PMBJK will be awarded through e-auction (IREPS) to eligible bidders quoting more than the reserve price set by the ACO for the identified location (Hl basis - among the qualified bidders). d. Given the fact that PMBJK is a wellness and welfare initiative, the reserve price for establishing t
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