The initiative has led to total savings of approximately Rs 300 crore of common citizens as the medicines are cheaper by 50 to 90 per cent of the average market price
In spite of problems in procurement and logistics due to COVID-19 lockdown, Pradhanmantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras –PMBJAK, achieved a record sales turnover of Rs 52 crore in the month of April 2020 compared to Rs 42 crore in March 2020. It was 17 crore in April 2019
As the entire country is facing a big challenge due to COVID-19 Pandemic, demand for medicines and medical equipment are very high and to cater this demand Jan aushadhi Kendras delivered a record Rs 52 crore worth of affordable and quality medicines to the public during April 2020. This has led to total savings of approximately Rs 300 crore of common citizens as Jan Aushdhi Kendra’s medicines are cheaper by 50 to 90 per cent of the average market price.
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, DV Sadananda Gowda and MoS Chemicals & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya has congratulated the Janaushadhi store operators for achieving a record sales turnover and for working nonstop, tirelessly in the odd circumstances when the country needed it most.
Gowda has ensured that his ministry through Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is committed to ensure uninterrupted availability of affordable medicines to the people of the country.
In its fight against COVID-19, Government of India is revolutionising the face of healthcare system through notable schemes like PMBJP that have been providing over 900 quality generic-medicines and 154 surgical equipment and consumable at affordable prices for every citizen of the nation.
Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) CEO Sachin Kumar Singh has said BPPL developed ‘Jan aushadhi Sugam Mobile App’ to help people in a big way to locate their nearest Janaushadhi Kendras and availability of affordable generic medicine with its price. Over 325000 people are using this app. They can avail a host of user-friendly options like direction guided through Google Map for location of the Janaushadhi Kendra, search Janaushadhi generic medicines, analyse product comparison of generic and branded medicine in the form of MRP and overall savings, etc. with the help of this App.This App is available on both Android and I-phone platforms
Presently, more than 6300 PMJAKs are functioning across the nation covering 726 districts of the country. In the lockdown period PMBJP is also generating awareness through informational posts on their social media platforms to help people protect themselves from coronavirus.
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