MP: Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Neemuch becomes boon for local residents

IANS April 6, 2025 184 views

The Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, is transforming healthcare accessibility through PM Modi's innovative pharmaceutical initiative. Residents like Gopal Sharma are experiencing dramatic cost reductions, with medicine prices dropping by up to 90%. The project directly challenges private pharmaceutical pricing by offering high-quality generic drugs at unprecedented low rates. Local experts like Director Piyush Trivedi praise the scheme's potential to support economically disadvantaged populations.

"Good medicines are available here, they are of good quality and also effective" - Gopal Sharma, Local Resident
Neemuch, April 6: The Jan Aushadhi Kendras, opened under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PM-BJP), are bringing big relief to the local residents.

Key Points

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PM Modi's initiative provides medicines at 80% discount

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Neemuch residents save significantly on healthcare costs

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Jan Aushadhi Kendra breaks pharmaceutical monopoly

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Generic drugs become accessible to common people

Jan Aushadhi Kendras have enabled the residents to buy their medicines, ranging from regular to life-saving drugs, at much cheaper rates than earlier. The locals are benefiting hugely because of this affordable treatment model, as propagated by the Jan Aushadhi Kendras.

Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Shastri Nagar of Neemuch is frequented by hundreds of visitors on a daily basis as all types of medicines are available here and at much lower rates than their private counterparts.

People have expressed their gratitude to PM Modi and the Central government for opening the Jan Aushadhi Kendras in the city.

Gopal Sharma, a Neemuch resident, spoke to IANS and shared his experience about the curtailed medical expenses.

"I have been coming to the Jan Aushadhi Kendra for a long time. Good medicines are available here, they are of good quality and also effective. There is a difference of more than half the price of the medicines in the market," he said.

Pawan Nagda of Kanakheda village echoed similar views.

"Here, medicines are available at the lowest rate in the entire market. We get discounts ranging from 20 percent to 90 percent," he said.

The Jan Aushadhi Kendra Director Piyush Trivedi also spoke to IANS and thanked the PM Modi-led government for breaking the monopoly of private pharmaceutical majors and making the generic drugs available to the common public.

"Jan Aushadhi Kendra is such a project under which medicines costing Rs 100-200 in the market are available at just Rs 10-20 here. Here, people are saving 50 to 90 percent on medicines. The poor people have especially benefited from this. Many people are taking advantage of this scheme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," he said.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is such a game-changer for middle-class families! My mother's diabetes meds used to cost ₹1200/month, now just ₹300. More such initiatives please! 🙏
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the lower prices, I wish they'd improve the availability of some specialty medicines. Had to wait 2 weeks for my child's asthma medication last month.
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Sanjay T.
My entire neighborhood has switched to Jan Aushadhi. The quality is same as branded medicines but at fraction of cost. More awareness needed though - many still don't know about this!
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Anjali P.
As a medical student, I can confirm generic medicines work just as well! The price difference is shocking though - ₹200 vs ₹20 for same composition. Why were we paying so much before? 😳
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Vikram S.
Great initiative but the kendra near me has very long queues. Government should open more outlets to reduce waiting time. Still, better to wait than pay 5x more at private chemists!
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Meena R.
My pensioner father can finally afford all his medications without skipping doses. This kendra has literally been a lifesaver for us. Thank you for covering this story!

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Jan Aushadhi Kendra Narendra Modi Healthcare Reform Madhya Pradesh Generic Medicines Affordable Treatment
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