Mysuru: State Health Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar said that “Government doctors are not supposed to misuse their position. Janaushadhi Centres are proving to be effective as medicines are available at a reasonable price, he said.
Speaking at the Janaushadhi Divas here on Monday March 7 after video address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi he said that, “Unfortunately, not many people are aware of Janaushadhi Centres. He said that the Government plans to start 500 Janaushadhi Centres in next 6 months in rural areas as well to popularise them.
The Minister added, “Karnataka stands third in the country as far as popularity of Janaushadhi Centres are concerned. But
we would like to reach the top with more centres.”
Krishnaraja Constituency MLA S. A. Ramadass said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the scheme in 2015 to reach out to people with generic medicines at a reasonable price. More than 500 beneficiaries took part in the interaction with the Prime Minister.
