People can soon buy generic drugs at cheaper prices from railway stations. Railway ministry has decided to allow its premises to be used for opening Janaushadhi outlets across the country under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana. This was stated by Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain in Lok Sabha in a written reply yesterday. <br/><br/>The campaign has been launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers, to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses through special outlets. Ministry of Chemical and Railways have, in principle, agreed to set up such kendras at railway premises. At present, 22 exclusive chemist stalls and 15 chemist corners are operational on the Indian Railways network.
News On AIR | July 20, 2017 7:26 AM
People can soon buy generic drugs at cheaper prices from railway stations