Ghaziabad: The opening of PM Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Ghaziabad has received a good response from the people.
Many people told IANS that they were easily receiving cheap and beneficial medicines, helping them avoid health-related problems.
Most people said that they could not properly take care of the treatment part previously due to the high cost of the medicines. However, through Jan Aushadhi outlets, they could now purchase medicines at affordable prices.
Nishant, the owner of a Jan Aushadhi Kendra, said, “After opening the medical store, I have been able to provide employment to 4-5 persons. Besides, we have also helped others to open Jan Aushadhi centres in many places. People come here to work. I also teach them and help them open their own stores.”
He further stated, “People get 40-90 percent discount on the medicines they purchase from here. It is a very good project initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. There was a time when some people even used to sell their houses and land for medicine. Now, they are relieved after having the option of buying medicine from here.”
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Mohan, a customer, expressed his satisfaction, “I regularly buy medicines related to blood pressure and heart disease from here. Compared to other medical stores, we get massive discounts on medicines here. For instance, the medicine I used to buy earlier from the regular medical stores for Rs 70 is available at Janaushadhi Kendra for Rs 15. This has brought me a great sense of relief and contentment.”
Another customer, N.B. Joshi, said, “I have come here to buy medicine for blood sugar and gastric-related issues. I have been buying medicines from here for a long time, and, on average, I save 80-90 percent compared to other medical stores when I buy medicines from here. Also, the medicines available here and in other stores have the same efficacy and quality. And this has come as a major relief, especially for the underprivileged people.”
“In this era of inflation, you can keep yourself healthy by buying medicines at cheaper rates from here. Those who laid the foundation of this scheme have provided for a great public welfare, and this is a kind of public service.”
Joshi further said that opening a Jan Aushudhi centre also has the potential to generate revenues.
“These stores should also be opened in small villages and towns so that the benefits of this scheme can reach the common people. Many people in the country are not even aware of this scheme,” he said.
He also emphasised that schemes run in the public interest should be publicised and information about them disseminated to the common people so that they are made aware.
“If all these things are done, then the welfare of society will happen easily,” he added.
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–IANS
