'From Rs 1,500 to Rs 150': How Rajouri's Jan Aushadhi Kendra is saving lives and wallets

IANS | April 19, 2025 8:51 PM

Rajouri, April 19 (IANS) The Jan Aushadhi Kendra at the GMC Associated Hospital in Rajouri has become a crucial pillar of support for the local population and migrant workers alike. Functioning under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), the government-run pharmacy Jan Aushadhi Kendra is now serving over 500 to 600 people daily, offering quality generic medicines at prices up to 90 per cent lower than those found in private pharmacies.