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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
BJP protests closure of Janaushadhi Kendras in Mysuru
Mysuru: BJP activists on Friday staged a protest against the closure of Janaushadi Kendra on govt hospital premises. The protest was organised by the BJP units of Mysuru city and rural areas, in front of KR Hospital. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Protesters expressed their anger by raising slogans against the state govt, demanding the withdrawal of the order. BJP activists, including MLA TS Srivatsa, city president L Nagendra, and former deputy mayor Roopa, participated in the protest. Srivatsa questioned if the state govt decided to close Janaushadhi centres because it features a photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Whose photo is displayed at Indira Canteen? Why have you put photos on buses? Will you do the same with the Anna Bhagya scheme one day? The state govt should stop playing divisive politics," the Krishnaraja MLA asked. "The health minister has not provided a satisfactory answer in the House and has made arrogant statements," Srivatsa said, adding that Janaushadhi centres are essential. Nagendra said govt's decision to close Janaushadhi centres is wrong and should be immediately revoked. "There are over 1,200 medicines available at these centres at cheaper rates. Therefore, the state govt should reconsider its decision, or we will continue our protest," he warned.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur slams Karnataka govt over closure of Janaushadhi centres in hospitals
MANGALURU: MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur has criticised the Karnataka government's decision to shut down Janaushadhi centres in government hospitals, calling the move 'an assault on the common man'. Speaking to reporters, Puttur said the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Yojana , a flagship initiative of the Union Government , had enabled access to affordable, high-quality generic medicines for millions of economically weaker patients across India. 'There are countless cases where people were forced to skip treatment because they couldn't afford expensive medication. Janaushadhi centres helped bridge this gap by providing essential medicines at minimal cost,' he said. The legislator questioned whether government hospitals currently had 100% availability of essential drugs. 'If not, how can we justify removing a scheme that acts as a crucial support system?' he asked. Calling the decision politically motivated, Puttur said the scheme had become a source of national pride and helped lakhs of people. He accused the state government of acting irresponsibly and demanded the immediate restoration of the centres. 'The right to affordable healthcare should not be denied to the poor. Instead of shutting down these centres, the state should cooperate with the Centre in opening more,' he added. The Janaushadhi Yojana was launched in 2008 and expanded in recent years, with centres operating across the country to offer low-cost medicines as an alternative to branded drugs. The state government has yet to issue an official response to the criticism.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
"Angolan President specifically asked for India's support in healthcare": MEA
New Delhi: Ministry of External Affairs said that Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco "specifically" requested India's support in improving healthcare infrastructure in Angola during the delegation level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. Addressing a press briefing on Saturday, MEA secretary (Economic Relations) Dammu Ravi said, "In the health area, there was a lot of discussion. Angolan President Lourenco specifically asked for India's support in healthcare, doctors and paramedical forces. There is a need in great numbers. They are expanding the healthcare sector with the creation of new hospitals in that country. And Honorable Prime Minister mentioned about not only the possibility of supplying vaccines and medicines and pharma products in Africa, but also to be able to set up Janaushadhi units in that country. We will be exploring that opportunity." MEA officials also informed that discussions were also held on subjects of space and digital infrastructure. "The new areas of cooperation which were discussed by the two leaders is actually Space. As you know, Angola already has a satellite mission control centre, which is currently assisted by the Russians and the French, but India has low-cost satellite launch technologies and Honorable Prime Minister offered this to Angola. And we will have to see how we can expand this particular area of great interest to both sides. And there is a lot of potential there," he said. "The Digital Public Infrastructure is another area that was discussed and again there seems to be great promise there and for Angola admittedly it is a new area. But Honorable Prime Minister explained the benefits of it and how it can enhance the governance part, the ease of living part and it was very well received by Honorable President Lourenco and we will see how our exports can take this forward," official added. Meanwhile, India and Angola have decided to boost their defence cooperation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, offering $200 million worth of lines of credit in the defence sector during the visit of Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco.
The Print
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
'Angolan President specifically asked for India's support in healthcare': MEA
Addressing a press briefing on Saturday, MEA secretary (Economic Relations) Dammu Ravi said, 'In the health area, there was a lot of discussion. Angolan President Lourenco specifically asked for India's support in healthcare, doctors and paramedical forces. There is a need in great numbers. They are expanding the healthcare sector with the creation of new hospitals in that country. And Honorable Prime Minister mentioned about not only the possibility of supplying vaccines and medicines and pharma products in Africa, but also to be able to set up Janaushadhi units in that country. We will be exploring that opportunity.' New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs said that Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco 'specifically' requested India's support in improving healthcare infrastructure in Angola during the delegation level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. MEA officials also informed that discussions were also held on subjects of space and digital infrastructure. 'The new areas of cooperation which were discussed by the two leaders is actually Space. As you know, Angola already has a satellite mission control centre, which is currently assisted by the Russians and the French, but India has low-cost satellite launch technologies and Honorable Prime Minister offered this to Angola. And we will have to see how we can expand this particular area of great interest to both sides. And there is a lot of potential there,' he said. 'The Digital Public Infrastructure is another area that was discussed and again there seems to be great promise there and for Angola admittedly it is a new area. But Honorable Prime Minister explained the benefits of it and how it can enhance the governance part, the ease of living part and it was very well received by Honorable President Lourenco and we will see how our exports can take this forward,' official added. Meanwhile, India and Angola have decided to boost their defence cooperation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, offering $200 million worth of lines of credit in the defence sector during the visit of Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
