PMBI and Coal India Limited sign MoU to provide high-quality generic medicines

In a significant milestone under the mission to provide quality generic medicines and surgical pieces of equipment at affordable prices to the masses, the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) and Coal India Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the opening of Jan Aushadhi Kendras in the premises of every coal field, selected hospitals or any suitable location specified or decided by Coal India Limited.

The objective of this MoU is to provide high-quality generic medicines to the workforce and communities associated with Coal India, through the establishment of Jan Aushadhi Kendras across Coal India premises, these medicines will help workers, residents, and families save out of-pocket expenditure and will give employment opportunities to entrepreneurs in the project areas.