PM Modi Addressed ‘Janaushadhi Diwas’ Event Celebrations

March 08, 2021
Current Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the celebration event of ‘Janaushadhi Diwas’ via video-conference.
PM Modi Addressed ‘Janaushadhi Diwas’ Event Celebrations
  • He dedicated 7500th Janaushadhi Kendra to North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong, Meghalaya.
  • He also participated in the interactive session of beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, which aims to provide medicines at an affordable cost to the people.
  • PM Modi addressed that these Janaushadhi Kendras not only grant medicines at an affordable price but are also a source of employment to the youth and women.
  • He mentioned that more than 1000 kendras are managed by women, thus making them self-reliant.
  • PM Modi urged people to purchase medicines from the Janaushadhi Kendra at a reasonable price.
  • Also, 1st March to 7th March 2021 was observed as ‘Janaushadhi Week’ under the theme of ‘Jan Aushadhi- Seva Bhi, Rozgaar Bhi’.
  • Static Part: 
    • National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries in Meghalaya: Balpakram NP, Nokrek NP, Baghmara Pitcher Plant WLS, Siju Bird Sanctuary

Question: 

Q.1 In which state, PM Modi dedicated the 7500th Janaushadhi Kendra in March 2021?
a. Meghalaya
b. Maharashtra
c. Kerala
d. Rajasthan

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