New Delhi (NVI): More than 3,25,000 people are using “Janaushadhi Sugam” Mobile App to access Janaushadhi kendras amid Covid-19 lockdown, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said today.
“Janaushadhi Sugam Mobile App is helping people in a big way to locate their nearest Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMJAK) and availability of affordable generic medicine with its price,” the ministry said in a statement.
In order to make use of digital technology for easing the life of consumers, Jan Aushashi Sugam service was announced by the Government with the Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) in the form of a website and standalone app for both Android as well as iOS platforms.
The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMJAK) are delivering quality generic medicines at affordable prices to the common citizens of the country.
Presently, more than 6300 PMJAKs are functioning across the country, covering 726 districts.
In the fight against COVID-19, the government is revolutionizing the face of healthcare system through notable schemes like PMBJP.
This scheme which provides over 900 quality generic-medicines and 154 surgical equipments and consumables at affordable prices for every citizen of the nation.
However, in the lockdown period, PMBJP is also generating awareness through informational posts on their social media platforms to help people protect themselves from novel coronavirus.
