The Dhanbad Rail Division under East Central Railway will soon open ‘Dawa Dost’ medical stores at Dhanbad and Koderma railway stations. These stores will provide essential and life-saving medicines at affordable rates, often lower than the market price. The initiative aims to help both railway passengers and the general public with 24×7 access to healthcare needs.
What are the key features of Dawa Dost stores
- Medicines will be available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
- Prices will be kept affordable and below standard market rates.
- Passengers can get medicines delivered to their trains after notifying railway authorities.
- The stores will be managed and operated by Dawa Dost Pharma Private Limited.
Where else are these stores operational
The Dawa Dost initiative started in May 2021 with the first outlet at Secunderabad station. Currently, these stores are functioning at several locations across India.
| Division/Region | Operational Stations |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | Secunderabad |
| Sealdah Division | Sealdah, Dum Dum Junction |
| Bihar Region | DDU, Patliputra, Danapur, Rajendra Nagar, Ara, Buxar, Jamalpur, Bhagalpur |
Current status of Dhanbad and Koderma project
As of July 3, 2026, the Dhanbad Rail Division has selected these two stations for the first phase of implementation. The project is in its initial stage, and the authorities are currently working on site selection before the stores become fully operational.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Dawa Dost स्टोर की क्या खासियत है?
यहाँ जीवन रक्षक दवाइयां बाजार से कम दाम पर 24×7 उपलब्ध रहेंगी और ट्रेन में दवा पहुँचाने की सुविधा भी मिलेगी।
धनबाद और कोडरमा में स्टोर कब खुलेंगे?
इन स्टेशनों का चयन पहले चरण के लिए किया गया है और अभी साइट सिलेक्शन की प्रक्रिया चल रही है।