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Detailed explanation-1: -Q. What is the theme of the Janaushadhi Diwas 2022? Notes: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), under the aegis of Department of Pharmaceuticals is set to celebrate the Jan Aushadhi Diwas Week, with the main event on March 7. The theme of 4th Janaushadhi Diwas is “Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi”.

Detailed explanation-2: -The event is an initiative by the Department of Pharmaceuticals which functions under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. The theme for 2022 is ‘Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi’ and the theme of the third Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrations (2021) was ‘Seva bhi – Rozgar bhi’.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 4th Janaushadhi Diwas 2022 celebrations commenced today. It will be a weeklong celebration starting today ie from 1st March to 7th March 2022. Jan Aushadhi kendras today conducted Jan Aushadhi Sankalp Padyatra at 75 locations, across the country.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Jan Aushadhi initiative will make available quality drugs at affordable prices through dedicated stores selling generic medicines which are available at lesser prices but are equivalent in quality and efficacy as expensive branded drugs. Promote greater awareness about cost effective drugs and their prescription.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers will organize the Janaushadhi Diwas from 1st March to 7th March 2022. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers will organize the Janaushadhi Diwas from 1st March to 7th March 2022.