Affordable medicines for Mahakumbh Pilgrims: Jan Aushadhi centers set up in Nagar
New Delhi: Five Jan Aushadhi centers have been set up in Mahakumbh Nagar, with one located in Kalagram, under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) of the Government of India. These centers will remain operational throughout the duration of the Mahakumbh Mela. These centers aim to ensure the availability and awareness of affordable and quality medicines to the pilgrims.
Shri Ravi Dadhich, CEO, Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India, reviewed the Jan Aushadhi Stall and other Jan Aushadhi centers in Prayagraj. He informed that, “Purchasing medicines from Jan Aushadhi centers saves the public 50 to 90 percent on costs.”
During his visit, he interacted with visitors and center operators to discuss the utility and benefits of the PMBJP.
The CEO further shared that there are 2,633 Jan Aushadhi centers operating in Uttar Pradesh, with 62 centers functioning in Prayagraj. Across the country, more than 15,000 centers have been opened under the Jan Aushadhi Scheme, with a target of opening 25,000 centers inspired by the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This year, the target for the sale of medicines through these centers is Rs. 2,000 crores, of which over Rs. 1,500 crores has already been achieved.
He explained the process for Mahakumbh devotees to find the nearest Jan Aushadhi center through a pin-code based system and informed them about the availability of affordable medicines. During the event, Shri Dadhich also answered questions from media representatives and expressed gratitude to the media for supporting the Jan Aushadhi Scheme.
