PMBJKs, BPPI, others join hands for essential medicines
ANI
15 May 2021, 04:56 GMT+10
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Contributing to the nation's fight against the COVID-19, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs), Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI), distributors and other stakeholders joined hands to make available the essential medicines and other items at affordable prices.
According to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, as many as 7,733 PMBJKs are functional across the country in 36 State/UTs covering all districts of the country. 1,449 medicines and 204 surgical and consumables are available in the basket of PMBJP for sale through these PMBJKs. Essential medicines and other items like face masks and sanitizers are easily available at PMBJKs, across the country. Under PMBJP, the best quality N-95 facemask is being made available at only Rs 25 per unit at all PMBJKs.