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Janaushadhi Diwas - March 7

March 8 , 2019 1961 days 836 0
  • Union Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilisers, Mansukh Mandaviya, announced that March 7 will be observed as Janaushadhi Diwas across India.
  • It aims to create awareness and provide further impetus to the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) scheme.
  • The government plans to have at least one PMBJP Kendra in each block by 2020.
  • The scheme has led to total savings of approximately Rs.1000 crores for common citizens, as these medicines are cheaper by 50 to 90% of average market price.

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