Ayushman Bharat Yojana was launched in Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister said PM Modi's health protection promise

Bhubaneswar, April 11 (IANS). The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) was launched. State Minister Praveshi Parida responded to the scheme. He calls it a ‘promise of health protection’ by the central government led by Premier Narendra Modi. Deputy Chief Minister Parida said with the media that this scheme is a great gift of the Modi government for the people of Odisha. Below is free treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh for men, along with an extra cover of Rs 5 lakh for women. By Ayushman ‘Bayo Bandana Yojana’, the elders are also provided free treatment facility. This scheme is a commendable step towards protecting the health of the elderly in the state. He emphasized the most important features of the scheme and said that it is a completely cashless facility. People from Odisha can utilize it in more than 29 thousand hospitals across India. It is the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that every citizen should get quality and free health services. Let us know that Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) was inaugurated at Balizatra Maidan in Cuttack on Friday. Union Minister JP Nadda participated in this great ceremony. During this period, Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (Gjay) and Atal Vayo Abhyudaya Yojana (Avyay) were also introduced. The purpose of these schemes is to provide better health services to poor, the elderly and needy people. In this program, people in large numbers and minister of the Dharmendra Pradhan, Ashwini Vaishnav, Juel Oram, the chief minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Minister KV Singhdev and Praveshi Parida, Mukesh Maing were present. Under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, poor families will receive free treatment to five lakh calls each year. Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana and Atal Vayo Abhyudaya Yojana will easily provide health facilities to the elderly and disadvantaged sections. These schemes are expected to increase the reach of health services in Odisha. Local people appreciated the opportunity. Many people have said that these schemes will be a blessing to the poor. This effort of the Odisha government and the central government will improve health services in the state. This Cuttack ceremony not only set up health plans, but also raised new hope among the people. This step is an important initiative to make Odisha healthy and rich. -Ians PSK/CBT Share this story Tags