The city may soon get 'Pradhanmantri Jan Ausha­dhi Kendras' at all civic-run hospitals. The central government had launched the 'Pradhanmantri Jan Ausha­dhi' scheme in March last year, under which costly me­d­icines are made available at affordable prices for all.

Under the scheme, the price of medicines is slashed by 75%. Newly-elected BJP corporator Sandip Patel from ward number 58 (Goregaon, Oshiwara) moved a notice of motion at the general body meeting on Tuesday to start such centres at BMC hospitals. The mayor passed the proposal as all other parties, including the Shiv Sena, supported the move.