10-11-2020 | 14:07 PM
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana
Context:
During the first seven months of this fiscal period (up to Oct 31st), pharmaceutical products worth Rs 358 crore were sold through Jan Aushadhi stores.
About Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana
It is a campaign initiated by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, working under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers'.
It aims to provide the masses with quality drugs at reasonable rates through special kendra 's known as Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
The scheme, first launched in 2008, was rechristened in 2015.
