CM Stalin makes surprise visit to Thanjavur dispensary, reviews CM's Pharmacy scheme

IANS June 16, 2025 585 views

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin made an unannounced visit to a Thanjavur dispensary to review the CM’s Pharmacy Scheme. He checked medicine stocks and interacted with staff about the scheme’s implementation. The initiative provides subsidized medicines and has received positive feedback from beneficiaries. Stalin emphasized the need for consistent monitoring to maintain service quality across all dispensaries.

"Such visits boost accountability and public trust in the healthcare system" – Area Residents
CM Stalin makes surprise visit to Thanjavur dispensary, reviews CM's Pharmacy scheme
Chennai, June 16: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday made an unannounced visit to the Chief Minister’s Dispensary in Thanjavur, conducting a surprise inspection of healthcare services and interacting directly with staff to assess the implementation of the state’s flagship pharmacy initiative.

Key Points

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Stalin assessed medicine availability and patient access

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Scheme provides subsidized medicines to low-income groups

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Staff reported strong public response to initiative

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CM directed officials to ensure uninterrupted medicine supply

The Chief Minister, who was in Thanjavur to participate in various government programmes, stopped by the dispensary without prior notice.

Accompanied by a small team, Stalin examined the availability of medicines, the distribution mechanism, and public footfall at the facility.

One of the key focus areas of his inspection was the functioning of the Chief Minister’s Pharmacy Scheme, a welfare initiative launched by the state government to provide essential medicines at subsidised rates to the public. The scheme aims to ease the financial burden of healthcare, especially for low-income families and individuals requiring long-term medication.

During his interaction with the dispensary staff, Stalin inquired about medicine stock levels, ease of access for patients, and overall satisfaction with the scheme.

Employees told the Chief Minister that the initiative had received a positive response from the public, with many beneficiaries reporting significant savings on their monthly medical expenses.

Sources at the dispensary said that the Chief Minister expressed satisfaction with the scheme’s progress and praised the staff for their dedication.

He also reportedly instructed health officials to continue monitoring medicine availability closely and ensure uninterrupted service across all dispensaries operating under the scheme.

Area residents who witnessed the surprise inspection welcomed the Chief Minister’s hands-on approach, noting that such visits boost accountability and public trust in the healthcare system.

Stalin’s visit underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare infrastructure and delivering people-centric services across Tamil Nadu. The Chief Minister’s Pharmacy Scheme is currently operational in multiple districts and is slated for further expansion in the coming months.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
This is how governance should be! Surprise inspections keep officials on their toes and ensure schemes actually benefit people. Hope other CMs take inspiration from Stalin's approach 👏
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Priya M.
As someone from Thanjavur, I've seen the difference CM's Pharmacy makes. My grandfather's diabetes medicines now cost 60% less. But some medicines are often out of stock - hope this visit improves supply chain issues.
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Suresh V.
While the initiative is good, I wonder if these surprise visits are just for show. Real change would be digitizing medicine inventory across all dispensaries so shortages can be addressed in real-time. The government should invest in tech solutions too.
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Lakshmi R.
My neighbor's son works at a CM dispensary in Coimbatore. They were told about 'surprise visits' 2 days in advance last month. Hope this Thanjavur visit was truly unannounced! Still, the pharmacy scheme is a lifesaver for many families.
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Karthik B.
More power to Tamil Nadu's healthcare initiatives! Other states should replicate this model. In North India, we pay full price for even basic medicines. Healthcare shouldn't be a luxury 💊
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Ananya T.
The CM's personal involvement shows commitment, but sustainability is key. What's the long-term plan to fund this? We've seen good schemes collapse after initial enthusiasm. Hope proper budgeting is in place.

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