- Today, Janaushadhi Diwas observed on 7th March across the country. On the occasion, PM Shri Narendra Modi has address 5,000 Janaushadhi stores via video-conferencing. In India, Around 5,050 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana Kendras (PMBJP) are functional in 652 districts.
- About Janaushadhi Kendras,
- It providing quality medicine at an affordable price.
- All of the medicines including therapeutic are made available.
- The working hours of Janaushadhi Kendras (JAS) are from 08:00 to 08:00 P.M.
- Who can Apply for Janaushadhi Kendra,
- It can be opened by State Governments or any Organization/ Reputed NGOs/ Trusts/ Private hospitals/ Unemployed Pharmacists, etc are eligible to apply.
- The applicants shall have to B.Pharma/ D.Pharma degree holders as Pharmacists in their proposed store.
- Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana Kendra (PMBJP),
- It is launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India.
- It provides Quality Medicines at an economic price through Special Kendras known as Janaushadhi Kendra (JAS).
- It has been launched in 2014 by PM Modi for the noble cause - Quality Medicines at Affordable Prices for All.
Published On : 07 Mar 2020
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