Shah to take stock of generic drug plan
- The Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) are set to operate as Jan Aushadi Kendras
- The Cooperation Minister will take stock of the new initiative at the “National PACS Mega Conclave” to be held here in the national capital.
Key Highlights
- Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) provide quality generic medicines to the general public
- Which cost 50-90% less than the branded medicines available in the open market.
- More than 2,000 types of generic medicines and about 300 surgical items are made available through the kendras to common citizens at affordable prices.
- PACS were recently allowed to operate Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
- More than 4,400 PACS/cooperative societies from 34 states/UTs have submitted their online applications on the Government of India’s Department of Pharmaceuticals portal for this initiative
- Out of which, more than 2,300 cooperative societies have already received initial approval and 149 of them are ready to function as Jan Aushadhi Kendras
More rural jobs
- It will also help create employment opportunities in rural areas, it said.
- The government has taken several steps to strengthen the PACS including their computerisation, diversify their business activities, and put in place model bye-laws.
Prelims Takeaway
- Jan Aushadhi Kendras
- PACS