Jammu Kashmir Drug and Food Control Organisation (D&FCO) and Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojna(PMJAY) Thursday organised 13th Jan Aushadhi public outreach programme in DH Ganderbal under the directions of Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Vivek Bhardwaj.
The program is aimed at creating awareness about the benefits of the scheme through which quality medicines are made available to the general public at affordable prices. Hundreds of such Medical Kendras (stores) have already been established throughout J&K.
Deputy Drug Controller Kashmir, Irfana Ahmad was chief guest in the event. She enlightened participants about the benefits of the scheme and assured that every help would be extended for providing benefits of the scheme even to the people of the remotest areas of Jammu and Kashmir. She urged upon all stakeholders especially Doctors for their active support for the success of this scheme.
Rifat Nazir Nodal Officer, PMBI for J&K and Ladakh presented a detailed report about the progress and future prospectus in district Ganderbal. She emphasised in detail how the availability of the medicines is ensured in a better way for smooth functioning of the Kendras. She said that the Union Government is committed to provide the best quality medicines to the people of the country at affordable prices and informed about “Jan AushadhiSugam ” mobile app locates nearby Jan AushadhiKenrda.
Dr Shabir Awan, Incharge CMO Ganderbal, reiterated his commitment for opening of Jan Aushadhi Kendra in all unrepresented Health Institutions of District Ganderbal.
