PM To Address Janaushadhi Diwas Celebrations On Sunday

PM Modi will interact with beneficiaries of ''Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana''. (File)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the ''Janaushadhi Diwas'' celebrations on Sunday via video conferencing and dedicate to the nation the 7,500th ''Janaushadhi Kendra'' at North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences in Shillong, his office said.

He will interact with the beneficiaries of ''Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana'' and also give awards to stakeholders, in recognition of their excellent work.

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana aims to provide quality medicines at an affordable price, the Prime Minister's Office noted, adding the number of stores under the scheme has grown to 7,499 covering all districts of the country.