PM Modi to celebrate 'Janaushadhi Diwas' today, will dedicate 7500th Janaushadhi centre to the nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (March 7) will address the ‘Janaushadhi Diwas’ celebrations at 10 AM via video conferencing.

"Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the 7500th Janaushadhi Kendra at North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong during the event," read a press release by Prime Minister’s Office. He will interact with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana and will also give awards to stakeholders by recognising their excellent work.

Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers, DV Sadananda Gowda will also be present on the occasion.

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana’s initiative endeavours to provide quality medicines at an affordable price. The number of stores under the scheme has grown to 7499, with all districts of the country covered.

Sales in the financial year 2020-21 (up to March 4, 2021) led to total savings of approximately Rs 3600 crore for common citizens, as these medicines are cheaper by 50 per cent to 90 per cent than the corresponding market rates.

In order to create more awareness about Janaushadhi, an entire week from March 1-7 is being celebrated as ‘Janaushadhi Week’ across the nation, with the theme of ‘Jan Aushadhi - Seva bhi, Rozgar bhi’. The last day of the week i.e. March 7 will be celebrated as ‘Janaushadhi Diwas’.