As India observes Jan Aushadhi Day on March 7, the focus remains on empowering citizens with affordable generic medicines. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, MP CM Mohan Yadav, and UP BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary led the tributes, crediting PM Narendra Modi’s scheme for revolutionizing public health.
Gadkari’s X post captured the essence: ‘The Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi project fulfills PM Modi’s commitment to poor’s health via low-cost drugs—50-90% below market prices—while spurring employment generation nationwide.’
Yogi Adityanath highlighted accessibility: ‘PM Modi’s kendras provide quality generics easily and cheaply. This transformative effort is the poor’s crisis companion, underpinning a healthy Bharat.’ He expressed gratitude to the PM.
Pankaj Chaudhary provided stats: ‘Over 18,660 outlets offer 2,110 medicines and 315 surgicals, making treatment affordable under PM’s guidance. Health is now every citizen’s right, savings every home’s reward.’
Mohan Yadav called it a ‘boon’: ‘Warm wishes on Jan Aushadhi Day. PM Modi’s gift of low-price drug centers ensures nirrog jeevan for the poor.’
The initiative, operational since 2015, has scaled massively, reducing out-of-pocket expenses and promoting generic adoption. Amid rising healthcare costs, it exemplifies inclusive policy-making. With leaders amplifying its success, expectations are high for enhanced coverage and innovation in generic delivery.