Strict action against those selling branded medicines in Jan Aushadhi centres: Minister Khader

Health Minister U.T. Khader has warned that strict action will be taken if branded medicines are sold in Jan Aushadhi centres or if prescribed rules are violated. According to a report by The Hindu, while speaking to journalists on Thursday, the Minister stated that action will also be taken if any defect is found in the quality of medicines supplied to these centres.

Speaking on the functioning of Jan Aushadhi centres, the Minister said that the Central Government should closely monitor the operations of these centres and ensure that they follow the rules and sell only permitted medicines. He further added that inspections conducted by the department have revealed that several centres have sold other medicines by violating the rules.

As these centres are not permitted to sell branded medicines, the Health Department will strictly verify the details of manufacturers, quality certificates, batch numbers, and the supply chain of medicines available at these outlets. Minister Khader clarified that if any kind of defect or deficiency is found in the quality of medicines, strict steps will be taken against the concerned manufacturers and suppliers.

Mansukh Laksmanbhai Mandaviya is an Indian politician who has been serving as the 17th Minister of Labour and Employment and the 19th Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports since 2024. He is also a Member of Parliament from Porbandar, Gujarat.