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Suvidha Sanitary Napkins under PMBJP
- 11 Dec 2023
- 1 min read
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has recently brought attention to the Jan Aushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkins, an initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). In a bid to enhance women's health and accessibility to menstrual hygiene products.
- Jan Aushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkins are available at Jan Aushadhi Kendras throughout India at a subsidized price of Rs. 1/- per pad.
- Since its inception until November 30th November 2023, over 47.87 crore Jan Aushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Pads have been sold through Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
- The sanitary pads are oxy-biodegradable and maintain good quality standards.
- PMBJP is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses.
- PMBJP stores have been set up to provide generic drugs, which are available at lesser prices but are equivalent in quality and efficacy as expensive branded drugs.
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