Now everyone will get cheap medicines, government will open 25 thousand new Jan Aushadhi Kendras.

More than 15,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened across the country so far and the government has set a target of opening 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras by March 31, 2027.

This was announced on Sunday.

On the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, March 7 is celebrated as Jan Aushadhi Diwas every year to increase awareness about the scheme and promote generic medicines. Like previous years, week-long events have been planned at various locations across the country from March 1 to 7.

Health camps are organized at 500 Jan Aushadhi Kendras.

According to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the second day of the 7th Jan Aushadhi Week started with a morning visit to heritage sites of 25 different monuments across the country. Health camps were organized at Jan Aushadhi Kendras at 500 different locations across the country to take care of senior citizens and preserve the traditions and cultures of the country.

Checkups in camps

Various types of medical checkups including BP, sugar, free consultation, etc. were conducted in these health camps to spread awareness about the importance of health and the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana. On Sunday, 25 heritage walks were organized across the country, including Hauz Khas in New Delhi.

Sales of medicine centers soar

Sales of Jan Aushadhi Kendras, which provide quality medicines at affordable prices, have seen a 200-fold increase in the last 10 years, leading to savings of Rs 30,000 crore for citizens. The number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras has increased 180 times in the last decade.