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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following state government has decided to start Deendayal generic medicine stores to sell generic medicines.
A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Odisha
C
Maharashtra
D
Gujarat
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Objectives : With an objective of making quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India in November, 2008.

Detailed explanation-2: -But the Chhattisgarh government has made it a policy with another flagship scheme called “Shri Dhanwantri Generic Medical Store Scheme”.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jan Aushadhi Stores is a chain of medical stores initiated by the Central Govt. to offer quality medicines at much cheaper prices. Currently most of the Indian states have presence of the Jan Aushadhi Medical Stores, strive to reach every important nook of villages, towns and cities.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Chief Minister’s Free Generic Medicines Scheme was launched on October 2 last year by CM Ashok Gehlot.

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