39 PMBJP kendras opened in North-East, Naxal-hit areas: D.V. Sadananda Gowda

The Minister further stated that 39 PMBJP kendras have been opened in North-East and Naxal-affected areas in the financial year 2018-19.

Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri D.V. Sadananda Gowda, while giving a written reply to a question on Janaushadhi Kendras in Rajya Sabha today, stated that as on 10.06.2019, 5322 Kendras are functional under 'Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana' (PMBJP). Out of these, 144 PMBJP kendras are run by persons belonging to SC/ST community.

The Minister further stated that 39 PMBJP kendras have been opened in North-East and Naxal-affected areas in the financial year 2018-19.

In a written reply to another question on PMBJP scheme, in Rajya Sabha today, Shri Gowda stated that the Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) has entered into contract with 154 WHO-GMP certified pharmaceutical manufacturing companies for procuring quality generic medicines and other surgical & consumables to be sold under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).

(With Inputs from PIB)