Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Celebrations of the 4th Janaushadhi Diwas 2022 kicks off
“Jan Aushadhi Sankalp Padyatra” held on the 1st day of the weeklong celebration across the country
Posted On:
01 MAR 2022 9:33PM by PIB Delhi
The 4th Janaushadhi Diwas 2022 celebrations commenced today. It will be a weeklong celebration starting today ie from 1st March to 7th March 2022. Jan Aushadhi kendras today conducted Jan Aushadhi Sankalp Padyatra at 75 locations, across the country. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced the celebration of Jan Aushadhi Diwas every year on 07th March to educate the general public about the benefits of the Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana.
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The padyatras have been conducted to spread the awareness of quality generic medicines which are easily available through more than 8600 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras at affordable prices. These padyatras were joined by the many public representatives in their respective areas to spread the message and benefits of scheme to citizens residing in their constituency so that they can get the maximum benefits of this noble mission.
3D and 2D cut outs were installed for social engagement at various locations viz at Shimla, Chandigarh, Delhi, Pune, Bhopal, Gandhinagar, Guwahati and in many other cities.
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