Silvassa, March 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the significance of healthcare projects and emphasised that Jan Aushadhi ensured affordable treatment.

"Jan Aushadhi ensures affordable treatment. Under this initiative, the government is providing quality hospitals, free treatment under Ayushman Bharat, and affordable medicines through Jan Aushadhi centers. More than 15,000 Jan Aushadhi centers across the country offer medicines at up to 80 per cent lower prices. Around 40 Jan Aushadhi centers are benefiting the people of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu," PM Modi said, addressing the gathering in Silvassa.

PM Modi said that the government aims to open 25,000 Jan Aushadhi centers nationwide in the future.

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