As India observes Jan Aushadhi Day to promote generic medicines, a chorus of leaders voiced strong support for the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana. From Nitin Gadkari to Yogi Adityanath and beyond, the initiative was hailed as a lifeline for the poor, ensuring quality healthcare without breaking the bank.
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari shared on X: PM Modi’s flagship project guarantees the underprivileged access to drugs at 50-90% lower costs than market averages. He stressed its dual advantage—affordable healthcare coupled with widespread employment generation, a win-win for public welfare and economic progress.
Uttar Pradesh’s Yogi Adityanath credited PM Modi’s leadership for the scheme’s success. In his X message, he noted how Janaushadhi Kendras deliver premium generic drugs cheaply and conveniently. ‘It’s the crisis companion for the poor and the pillar of a healthy India,’ he said, offering thanks for this epoch-making effort.
Detailing the infrastructure, UP BJP President and MoS Pankaj Chaudhary revealed over 18,660 centers operational under PM Modi’s stewardship. Stocking 2,110 drugs and 315 surgical products, they democratize healthcare. ‘Treatment is now within reach, a right for every citizen and savings for every home,’ he posted.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav conveyed greetings, praising the centers as a boon for nirrog jeevan (disease-free life). ‘PM Modi’s gift makes medicines affordable, easing the burden on poor families,’ he wrote.
This observance highlights PMBJP’s evolution into a cornerstone of accessible medicine, with its vast network tackling affordability head-on and leaders reaffirming commitment to equitable health services.