GREATER NOIDA, May 27 -- A Jan Aushadhi store has opened at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida, officials said on Monday. The store will stock more than 2,100 essential medicines and approximately 380 surgical products.

Jan Aushadhi stores, launched by the central government under the flagship Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), provide high-quality generic medicines and medical items at prices 50% to 80% lower than branded drugs.

"This Jan Aushadhi Kendra marks a crucial step in bridging the gap between healthcare affordability and access. The burden of medical expenses often forces families into difficult financial choices. By offering quality medicines at highly subsidised rates, w...