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New Delhi : Union Chemicals & Fertilisers Minister D V Sadananda Gowdaon September 3, 2020, launched here 8 immunity boosting products under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Priyojana (PMBJP) for sale through Janaushadhi Kendras across country.
Speaking on the occasion, Gowda informed that the launch of new nutraceuticals is significant in view of the Corona-19 pandemic. These products will help in boosting immunity of the people. He also informed that products are comparable in quality and are cheaper by over 26% than the market price. He hoped that through the massive network of Janaushadhi Kendras, the immunity boosting- protein products will reach a large population promoting good health.
Gowda further said that Government is also now providing many nutraceuticals like protein supplements, malt-based nutrition drinks, immunity booster etc for improving overall health and nutritional condition of people.
The Minister also informed that around one million patients visit our 6,500 plus stores every day to purchase quality generic & affordable medicine. This scheme is becoming a boon for patients who are supposed to take medicine for chronic ailments like diabetes, blood pressure, psychotropic, etc.
He further, said that importance of these Janaushadhi kendras was highlighted by the Prime Minister himself in his Independence Day speech when he referred to Janaushadhi Kendras selling Sanitary Napkins at Rs.1 per pad under the name of Suvidha Scheme to ensure women menstrual hygiene and for safe periods. The material,which is used in the pad, is having oxo-biodegradable properties, thus making it not only affordable, but also environment friendly.
He added that though the scheme was launched in 2008, only 99 stores were functional till end of March 2016. The scheme was revamped, as per the vision of the Prime Minister, in all aspects like procurement, logistics, IT & opening of kendras in 2017. At present, there are 6,587 kendras and 732 districts out of 734 are covered, he said, according to PIB release.