Jan Aushadhi Diwas Reflects India's Dedication to Accessible, Quality Medicines: PM Modi
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Synopsis
On March 7, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that Jan Aushadhi Diwas represents India's commitment to delivering quality and affordable medicines for all. The initiative aims to promote generic medicines and enhance healthcare accessibility, with plans for further expansion of Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the nation.
Key Takeaways
- Jan Aushadhi Diwas emphasizes commitment to affordable healthcare.
- Over 15,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras established nationwide.
- Medicines available at 50-90% lower prices.
- Plans to open 25,000 more Kendras by 2027.
- Sales have surged significantly over the past decade.
New Delhi, March 7 (NationPress) Jan Aushadhi Diwas exemplifies India’s dedication to ensuring quality and affordable medicines for everyone, stated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
Each year, March 7th marks the celebration of 'Jan Aushadhi Diwas', aimed at raising awareness about the initiative and encouraging the use of generic medicines.
PM Modi emphasized that this initiative will contribute to fostering a healthy and fit nation. “Jan Aushadhi Diwas signifies our dedication to delivering top-quality and affordable medicines to the public, ensuring a healthy and fit India,” he expressed in a post on the social media platform X.
The Jan Aushadhi Kendras, established under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), represent a public welfare initiative that provides quality medicines at reasonable prices to the masses.
Initiated in November 2008, the scheme is executed through the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI).
As per the data from the Health Ministry, over 15,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been set up nationwide. Uttar Pradesh holds the highest number of centres (2,657), followed by Kerala (1,528), Karnataka (1,425), and Tamil Nadu (1,363). Lakshadweep has the fewest centres (1), followed by Ladakh (2) and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (9).
Earlier on Friday, Union Health Minister JP Nadda announced that the Jan Aushadhi Kendras throughout the country provide medicines at 50-90 percent lower prices daily to about 1 million individuals. This has allowed citizens to save Rs 30,000 crore, which can be redirected towards their families, education, and overall well-being.
The PMBJP offers around “2,047 drugs and 300 surgical items catering to a variety of therapeutic needs,” Nadda mentioned.
The Union Minister stated that “the PMBJP upholds sustainability through stringent quality controls, competitive procurement, and a robust supply chain managed by PMBI.”
Highlighting that the Kendras are “redefining affordable healthcare,” Nadda shared plans to “establish 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras by March 31, 2027, across the nation.”
Remarkably, Jan Aushadhi Kendras have sold medicines worth more than Rs 6,400 crore, with sales surging 200 times over the past decade.
