Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers DV Sadananda Gowda launched 8 immunity-boosting products under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Priyojana (PMBJP) for sale through Janaushadhi Kendras across the country.
Sadananda Gowda said that “the launch of new nutraceuticals today is significant because of the Corona-19 pandemic. These products will help in boosting the 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 would reach a large population promoting good health.
These Nutraceutical-immunity boosting products are Jan Aushadhi Poshan malt-based, Jan Aushadhi Poshan malt based with Cocoa, Protein Powder (Chocolate), Protein Powder ( Vanilla), Protein Powder (Kesar-Pista), Jan Aushadhi Janani, Protein Bar and Jan Aushadhi Immunity Bar.
Sadananda 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”.
“Around one million patients visit our 6500 plus stores every day, to purchase quality generic & affordable medicines, this scheme is becoming a boon for patients who are supposed to take medicines for chronic ailments like diabetes, blood pressure, psychotropic” he added.
He further, said that “the importance of this Janaushadhi Kendra 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 has oxo-biodegradable properties, thus making it not only affordable but also environment friendly”.
“Though the scheme was launched in 2008, only 99 stores were functional till the 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 6587 kinds. 732 districts out of 734 are covered” he said while speaking on the event.
On the occasion Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilisers Mansukh Mandaviya said that “the ratio of generic medicines has now gone up after revamped, Janaushadhi Kendras were launched as per the vision of the Prime Minister”. He pointed out the new nutrient-based products will help in improving immunity and are thus crucial during the present time when Corona pandemic has spread in the country. Mansukh Mandaviya also informed that the Janaushadhi Kendras had played an essential role in providing cheaper but quality generic medicines whose sale and use went up sharply after the present government revamped these Kendras. Secretary Pharmaceutical Dr P D Vaghela also addressed on the occasion
(Source: PIB)
