The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a special outreach drive to ensure that every person eligible for the Ayushman Bharat scheme gets enrolled. The drive, which will continue till December 31, aims to cover all the 3.48 crore people who are eligible for the scheme in the state.
The Ayushman Bharat scheme is a national health insurance scheme that provides a cover of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary healthcare. The scheme is being implemented in all states and Union Territories of India.
The UP government has set a target of enrolling 1 crore people in the scheme during the drive. To achieve this target, the government has set up over 20,000 camps across the state. The camps will be open from 10 am to 4 pm daily.
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Special Outreach Camps for Adhar Enrolment being held across #Wokha district in September month. The drive also includes #ayushmanbharat card generation for beneficiaries.
— Deputy Commissioner, Wokha (@DC_Wokha) September 10, 2022
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The government has also launched a toll-free number, 181, to help people with any queries related to the scheme.
The Ayushman Bharat scheme has been widely praised for its potential to provide affordable healthcare to millions of Indians. The UP government’s drive is a welcome step towards ensuring that all eligible people in the state can benefit from the scheme.
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Benefits of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme:
- It provides affordable healthcare to millions of Indians.
- It covers a wide range of medical treatments, including hospitalization, surgery, and medicines.
- It is easy to enroll in and use.
Here are some of the challenges that the UP government may face in implementing the drive:
- Reaching out to people in remote areas.
- Ensuring that people have all the necessary documents to enroll in the scheme.
- Raising awareness about the scheme.
The UP government is confident that it will be able to overcome these challenges and make the drive a success.
Overall, this is a positive step by the UP government. It is a much-needed initiative to provide affordable healthcare to the people of the state.