India, March 1 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

A model of Jan Aushadhi Kendra was inaugurated today by Shri Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi, to make the people aware about Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojna (PMBJP).

Shri Ravi Dadhich, CEO, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) was also present on the occasion. An interactive session was conducted with the people visiting Dilli Haat to enlighten them about the high-quality affordable medicines which are being sold through Jan Aushadhi Kendras.

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