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India.com
2 days ago
- Health
- India.com
West Bengal: Know How West Midnapore Residents Get Medicines At 90 % Discount Through Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Residents of West Bengal's West Midnapore district are increasingly benefiting from the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), a flagship initiative of the Central government aimed at making quality medicines affordable and accessible for all. Under the scheme, Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established in various parts of the district, offering essential medicines at discounts ranging from 50 per cent to 90 per cent. These outlets are proving to be a lifeline for many, especially those from economically weaker sections. The response from the public has been overwhelmingly positive. Locals said that the medicines available at the Kendras are not only affordable but also effective and reliable. Several such Kendras are already operational in West Midnapore, and there is growing demand for more to be opened in remote areas. Santu Ghosh, an operator of one of the Kendras, shared his experience with IANS. 'I've been running this shop for a year now. Initially, people were hesitant as they were unfamiliar with generic medicines. But after advertisements, the response has been very good. For instance, paracetamol costs just Rs 15 for 15 tablets here. Outside, it's much costlier. The scheme offers medicines at a 50 per cent to 90 per cent discount. I thank the Prime Minister for this initiative, which helps common people access quality medicines at such low prices.' Harvinder Singh, a regular customer, said: "I've been getting my medicines from here for some time now. It's really good. The quality is excellent,t and it's saving us a lot of money" Launched in November 2008 by the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, the PMBJP aims to provide quality generic medicines through Jan Aushadhi Kendras across India. The scheme has gained momentum under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with thousands of such Kendras now operating nationwide. To promote the use of generic medicines, March 7 is observed annually as 'Jan Aushadhi Diwas.' This year, a week-long campaign from March 1 to 7 featured events and awareness drives across the country, further encouraging people to make use of the Kendras.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Karnataka: Rules to tax unauthorised properties in rural areas soon
BENGALURU : Rural development and panchayat raj minister Priyank Kharge Thursday said guidelines to bring all unauthorised properties in rural areas under the purview of local bodies like gram panchayats for the purpose of collecting property tax will be ready by mid-July. The move is part of measures to implement The Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed in March. "We are drawing up guidelines to bring illegal layouts in rural areas into the tax net," said Priyank. "By rolling out the initiative, we can bring around 95 lakh properties under the purview of property tax." While addressing reporters in Bengaluru, Priyank highlighted achievements of the RDPR department over the past two years. He said the department collected over Rs 1,273 crore in revenue this year and it will increase once unauthorised properties start paying tax. He said the department has issued e-khatas to over 50 lakh properties. He said the department has achieved several new initiatives, such as Arivu Kendras (digital libraries), creches, and e-khatas for rural properties, among others. Hitting back at criticism from BJP, which accused him of "doing nothing" for RDPR in the state, he said the central govt had awarded Karnataka RDPR the No. 1 position for decentralisation of power in the state. "This was given by Prime Minister Modi, but BJP still accuses me of not working," Priyank said. He said that while the Centre has ignored the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme, the state provided employment for over 55 lakh people under the scheme in the past two years. Priyank said Karnataka has continued to implement the Jal Jeevan mission to provide safe drinking water in rural areas and that the state and Centre should bear project expenses equally. "The Centre's share is over Rs 3,400 crore but it has released only Rs 515 crore. The Union minister informed us that it would allocate the pending amount in the next budget and requested the state to arrange the funds for the scheme," he said. He said chief minister Siddaramaiah released funds to balance the Union govt's share, and the implementation of the scheme continues without any hindrance. "But BJP is falsely alleging that the state govt is not utilising funds released by the centre for the Jal Jeevan mission," he said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Rules to tax unauthorised properties in rural areas soon
Bengaluru: Rural development and panchayat raj minister Priyank Kharge Thursday said guidelines to bring all unauthorised properties in rural areas under the purview of local bodies like gram panchayats for the purpose of collecting property tax will be ready by mid-July. The move is part of measures to implement The Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed in March. "We are drawing up guidelines to bring illegal layouts in rural areas into the tax net," said Priyank. "By rolling out the initiative, we can bring around 95 lakh properties under the purview of property tax." While addressing reporters in Bengaluru, Priyank highlighted achievements of the RDPR department over the past two years. He said the department collected over Rs 1,273 crore in revenue this year and it will increase once unauthorised properties start paying tax. He said the department has issued e-khatas to over 50 lakh properties. He said the department has achieved several new initiatives, such as Arivu Kendras (digital libraries), creches, and e-khatas for rural properties, among others. Hitting back at criticism from BJP, which accused him of "doing nothing" for RDPR in the state, he said the central govt had awarded Karnataka RDPR the No. 1 position for decentralisation of power in the state. "This was given by Prime Minister Modi, but BJP still accuses me of not working," Priyank said. He said that while the Centre has ignored the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme, the state provided employment for over 55 lakh people under the scheme in the past two years. Priyank said Karnataka has continued to implement the Jal Jeevan mission to provide safe drinking water in rural areas and that the state and Centre should bear project expenses equally. "The Centre's share is over Rs 3,400 crore but it has released only Rs 515 crore. The Union minister informed us that it would allocate the pending amount in the next budget and requested the state to arrange the funds for the scheme," he said. He said chief minister Siddaramaiah released funds to balance the Union govt's share, and the implementation of the scheme continues without any hindrance. "But BJP is falsely alleging that the state govt is not utilising funds released by the centre for the Jal Jeevan mission," he said.
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
22 eSewa kendras inaugurated at district courts in Himachal
With an aim to bridge the digital divide and ensuring inclusive and equitable access to justice for all 22 eSewa Kendras in the district judiciary opened in the state. Chief justice of Himachal Pradesh high court justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia virtually inaugurated the 22 eSewa Kendras in district courts in the state. These eSewa Kendras has been opened with an aim to bring transparency and easy access to basic information pertaining to judicial function and trial of cases. These 22 eSewa Kendras have been opened in Rohru, Reckongpeo, Bilaspur, Nadaun, Una, Amb, Kangra, Mandi, Sundernagar, Shimla, Rampur, Nahan, Nalagarh, Paonta Sahib, Dalhosie, Solan, Ghumarwin, Hamirpur, Dharamshala, Chamba, Kullu and Manali. The Supreme Court had introduced eSewa Kendras to facilitate digital access to the citizens and litigants, who were not having access to internet or digital devices. The first eSewa Kendra was established in HP High Court in the year 2020. Now the HP high court is in the course of setting up 17 more eSewa Kendras in the third year of Phase-III of the eCourts Project. The kendras will provide facilities like handling inquiries about the case status, next date of hearing, facilitate online applications for certified copies and other such filing, eFiling of petitions, right from scanning of hardcopy petitions, e-filing of petitions, appending eSignatures, uploading them into CIS, generation of filing number, online purchase of eStamp papers, online applying & obtaining Aadhar based digital signatures, facilitation in booking of eMulakat appointment for meeting relatives detained in jail, publicise and assist in downloading the mobile app of eCourts, handling queries about Judges on leave, queries about location of particular court, its cause list, guiding people on how to avail free legal services, disposal of traffic challans in virtual courts as also online compounding of traffic challans and other petty offences, method of arranging and holding of Video Conference Court hearing and providing soft copy of judicial orders/judgments via email, Whatsapp or any other available mode etc.
