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.