Senior Citizens in Delhi Gain Health Security with Ayushman Cards
Delhi's Education Minister Ashish Sood distributed Ayushman health cards to senior citizens in Janakpuri, marking a milestone in the government's Vay Vandana Yojana health initiative. The scheme facilitates free medical treatments worth up to Rs 10 lakh for individuals aged 70 years and above, enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality.
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In a significant step towards enhancing healthcare access for seniors, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood handed Ayushman health cards to 10 elderly citizens in Janakpuri as part of the Vay Vandana Yojana.
The initiative offers Delhi senior citizens free medical treatments valued up to Rs 10 lakh, ensuring both accessibility and quality care. To date, 2.42 lakh cards have been distributed under this scheme.
Implemented following an MoU with the Centre, Delhi became the 35th region to join AB-PMJAY. Minister Sood highlighted the previous government's delay in rollout, which he believes hindered public access to essential healthcare services.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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