While addressing the beneficiaries of various healthcare efforts of the Central Government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the prices of stents have been reduced substantially. He said, "The prices of stents used in the treatment of heart ailments have been reduced by 80-85 percent. Earlier, they were available at Rs 1-1.5 lakhs but now, it could be bought for Rs 25000 to 30000. This is helping the poor and the middle class the most"

 

Cheaper stents and a healthier life…Veerbhan Ji from Lucknow has this to say about the Government’s decision to ensure a significant reduction of stent prices. pic.twitter.com/sPpY5YDmG4

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 7, 2018