Bhubaneswar, Nov 20: The Niramaya medicine stores set up in Odisha hospitals will remain open for people round the clock.

Following a review meeting of Odisha State Medical Corporation held today, it was assured by Public Enterprise Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra.

According to the Minister, a team will keep vigil on the Niramaya counters where free medicines are provided to the patients, registered in the hospitals.

Abundant medicines have been stocked in the stores for uninterrupted supply to the patients. Stern actions will be initiated against the offenders, if came to the notice of the vigilance squad constituted for it, Mohapatra added.