Announcing that 1,69,000 Ayushman cards were ready for distribution, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta said lakhs of seniors (70+ years) would be able to receive health coverage of Rs 5 lakh with the implementation of Vay Vandana Yojana (VVY).
The VVY scheme is available to all seniors above the age of 70, irrespective of their financial status. She also disclosed plans for establishing 1,139 Arogya Mandirs across Delhi, with 14-15 centres allocated per assembly constituency.
The CM made these announcements after meetings with cabinet ministers, public representatives, and department officials to accelerate the distribution of Ayushman Arogya Cards throughout Delhi.
Criticising the previous govt’s slow implementation, she said there will be no further delay.
The distribution of Ayushman cards will be organised at the district level, with public representatives asked to assist in ensuring healthcare access reaches eligible residents. The CM stressed the importance of prioritising septuagenarians, acknowledging their increased medical requirements.
On Oct 29, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the expansion of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to include all senior citizens aged 70 years and above.
The proposed 1,139 Arogya Mandirs will offer general health consultations, awareness programmes, primary care, and preventive medicines. District magistrates and public representatives have been tasked with identifying suitable government locations for these facilities. The programme includes plans for nine critical care blocks and one integrated public health laboratory in each district.
Cabinet ministers Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraraj Singh, and Dr Pankaj Singh also attended the meeting.
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