West Bengal: Know How West Midnapore Residents Get Medicines At 90 % Discount Through Jan Aushadhi Kendras

Residents of West Bengal’s West Midnapore district are increasingly more taking advantage of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), a flagship initiative of the Central executive aimed toward making high quality drugs inexpensive and obtainable for all. Under the scheme, Jan Aushadhi Kendras had been established in more than a few portions of the district, providing very important drugs at reductions starting from 50 according to cent to 90 according to cent. These shops are proving to be a lifeline for lots of, particularly the ones from economically weaker sections.

The reaction from the general public has been overwhelmingly sure. Locals mentioned that the drugs to be had on the Kendras don’t seem to be simplest inexpensive but additionally efficient and dependable. Several such Kendras are already operational in West Midnapore, and there’s rising call for for extra to be opened in faraway spaces.

Santu Ghosh, an operator of one of the crucial Kendras, shared his revel in with IANS.

“I’ve been running this shop for a year now. Initially, people were hesitant as they were unfamiliar with generic medicines. But after advertisements, the response has been very good. For instance, paracetamol costs just Rs 15 for 15 tablets here. Outside, it’s much costlier. The scheme offers medicines at a 50 per cent to 90 per cent discount. I thank the Prime Minister for this initiative, which helps common people access quality medicines at such low prices.”

Harvinder Singh, a normal buyer, mentioned: “I’ve been getting my medicines from here for some time now. It’s really good. The quality is excellent,t and it’s saving us a lot of money”

Launched in November 2008 by way of the Department of Pharmaceuticals underneath the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, the PMBJP objectives to offer high quality generic drugs via Jan Aushadhi Kendras throughout India. The scheme has received momentum underneath the management of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with 1000’s of such Kendras now working national.

To advertise using generic drugs, March 7 is noticed every year as ‘Jan Aushadhi Diwas.’ This yr, a week-long marketing campaign from March 1 to 7 featured occasions and consciousness drives around the nation, additional encouraging folks to use the Kendras.