Prime Minister Jan Aushadhi Kendra will open in China border areas

by Study Affairs · May 18, 2024

Now Jan Aushadhi Kendra will be opened in border areas also to provide affordable and useful medicines to the common people.

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The Central Government will set up Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra in the border areas of the north-eastern state of Sikkim, which will be operated by ex-servicemen.
This decision of the Central Government is being seen as further strengthening the health facilities of ex-servicemen.
Dr. Niten Chandra, Secretary, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, visited the border areas of Sikkim on Monday as a part of ‘Samdhaan Abhiyaan’, the outreach program of the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare.
He inquired about various welfare schemes for ex-servicemen. He said that Rajya Sainik Board and District Sainik Boards have been instructed to set up Common Service Centers and Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras in the entire area.
Dr. Niten Chandra said that the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras to be opened in the border areas of Sikkim will be operated by ex-servicemen.

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Met Sikkim Chief Secretary VB Pathak in Gangtok to discuss the health roadmap for ex-servicemen.
During the meeting it was discussed that with the help of the State Horticulture Department, cooperative groups of ex-servicemen would be encouraged to cultivate avocados, oranges, kiwi and fruits in the area.
Director General (Rehabilitation) Major General SBK Singh explained in detail about the various programs available for enhancing the skills and competencies of ex-servicemen and entrepreneurship models for their rehabilitation.

It was started in the year 2008.
Jan Aushadhi Kendra is an initiative of the Government of India which aims to make affordable and quality medicines accessible to the general public.
Jan Aushadhi Kendra is a program run under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.
Generic medicines are made available at these centres, which are much cheaper than branded medicines. Medicines are produced in accordance with World Health Organization standards to ensure quality.
Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established at government hospitals, primary health centers and Indian Railway stations. Private shopkeepers are also allowed to open these centres.
Medicines related to non-communicable diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity etc., cold and cough, pain relievers and many other medicines are available at these centres.

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