India to Have 10,500 Janaushadhi Kendras by 2025, Says Sadananda Gowda

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers on September 17 revealed that it plans to have at least 10,500 'Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK)' by 2025. Union Minister Sadananda Gowda said 10,500 PMBJKs would ensure that the service reaches every corner of the country. The PMBJK initiative aims at providing quality medicines at affordable rates. According to the ministry, there were 6,606 PMBJKs in the country till September 15.