Modi Opens New Healthcare Horizon with Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Metro Stations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra at Kolkata's Netaji Metro station via video conferencing. This event, part of a national initiative, launched 18 such centers across Indian Railways. These centers aim to provide affordable generic medicines to promote a healthier India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a significant step in advancing India's healthcare sector by remotely inaugurating a Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra at Kolkata's Netaji Metro station on Wednesday.

This effort is part of a nationwide program that saw the opening of 18 such centers across Indian Railways, underscoring the government's aim to foster a 'Swastha Bharat, Vikshit Bharat' or 'Healthy India, Developed India'.

Offering generic medicines at substantially reduced prices, these centers are set to transform healthcare access by making crucial medicines affordable to the general public. Modi emphasized the financial relief these pharmacies will provide to Indians.

(With inputs from agencies.)