Odisha: Sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik creates sculpture to promote 'Jan Aushadhi Diwas'

Puri (Odisha): To promote 'Jan Aushadhi Diwas', international sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik on Thursday worked for six hours to create a sand sculpture, spreading awareness among the people about the importance of Jan Aushadhi centres across the country. The 'Jan Aushadhi Diwas' is celebrated on March 7 to raise awareness about the welfare scheme called Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana and promote the use of quality generic drugs available at cheap and affordable prices across Jan Aushadi Kendras opened in several districts and states in the country.

To celebrate this day, week-long events are organised across the country from March 1 to 7 to support this noble initiative. Speaking to IANS about the 'Jan Aushadhi Diwas', Sudarshan Patnaik said that 'Jan Aushadhi Diwas' is celebrated on March 7 and this year's theme is 'Daam Kaam Dawai Uttam'. "In sync with this theme of the 'Jan Aushadhi Diwas', I created a sand sculpture highlighting the benefits of 'Jan Aushadhi Diwas'.
source:sambadenglish.com