Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the ‘Janaushadhi scheme’ is supporting poor and middle-class families and helping to provide affordable medicines to the citizens living in tribal areas of the Northeast and in the mountainous areas. PM Modi was addressing Janaushadhi Diwas celebrations and interacting with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, through video conferencing. “Janaushadhi scheme is supporting poor and middle-class families. This scheme is becoming a medium of service and employment. At Janaushadhi Kendras, people are getting affordable medicines and youth are getting employment. Sanitary pads are being made available to women at Janaushadhi Kendras for ₹2.50. More than 11,000 crore sanitary napkins have been sold at Janaushadhi Kendras," he said. Watch the full video for more.
