Anita Chettri recognized for her contributions on Jan Aushadhi Day

07.03.23: Mrs. Anita Chettri, proprietor of Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadi Kendra, Singtam was felicitated with the Jan Aushadhi Sarvashrestha 2022-23, in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments in the state of Sikkim among the Jan Aushadhi Kendra. Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, the Governor of Sikkim, presented her with a memento and khada at a Jan Aushadhi Day program held at the New STNM Hospital Auditorium, Socheythang, Gangtok. The program was organized by the Department of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of Sikkim.

It is an initiative launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India, to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses through special kendras known as Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana Kendra.

Anita Chettri told under the scheme, generic medicines are made available at affordable prices through Jan Aushadhi stores across the country. The medicines available at Jan Ausadi Kendra are 50–90% cheaper than medicines sold at chemist shops and are ISO & GMP certified. In addition, the day is an opportunity to encourage people to switch to generic medicines and to promote their use in the country, stated Chettri.

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