By Bisheshwar Mishra
Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister D V Sadananda Gowda today launched eight immunity boosting products under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Priyojana for sale through Janaushadhi Kendras across country.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Gowda informed that the launch of new nutraceuticals is significant in view of the Corona-19 pandemic. These products will help in boosting immunity of the people. He said that products are comparable in quality and are cheaper by over 26 per cent than the market price.
The Minister hoped that through the massive network of Janaushadhi Kendras, the immunity boosting- protein products will reach a large population promoting good health.
Mr Gowda also informed that around 10 lakh patients visit the six thousand 500 Janaushadhi stores every day, to purchase quality generic and affordable medicines. This scheme is becoming a boon for patients who are supposed to take medicines for chronic ailments like diabetes, blood pressure and psychotropic.