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Ayushman Scheme: A Lifeline for the Poor in Uttarakhand's Chamoli

The Ayushman Bharat scheme is providing major relief to poor families in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. Beneficiary Digpal Singh called the scheme a "blessing for the poor" as it covers his free treatment. Another beneficiary, Bharat Ram, expressed gratitude for the free medical care since April 11. Over 2.36 lakh cards have been issued in the district, with Rs 1.01 lakh crore spent nationally.

Key Points: Ayushman Scheme a Blessing for Poor in Chamoli

  • Over 2.36 lakh Ayushman cards issued in Chamoli
  • Free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per year
  • Beneficiaries praise access to healthcare in remote areas
  • Rs 1.01 lakh crore spent on treatment nationwide
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Ayushman scheme a blessing for the poor, says beneficiary in Uttarakhand's Chamoli

Beneficiaries in Uttarakhand's Chamoli praise the Ayushman Bharat scheme, calling it a blessing that provides free healthcare worth up to Rs 5 lakh.

"The scheme is nothing less than a blessing for the poor. - Digpal Singh"

Chamoli, May 9

The Narendra Modi-led Union government's ambitious Ayushman Bharat scheme is proving to be a major relief for poor and needy people in the border district of Uttarakhand's Chamoli. A scheme beneficiary, Digpal Singh, termed the scheme as a "blessing for the poor".

Thousands of people in the district have been availing the benefits of the scheme and are receiving free treatment worth up to Rs 5 lakh every year.

The most significant aspect is that the people living in remote and hilly areas are now able to receive access to better healthcare facilities.

Singh, who is admitted at the district hospital in Gopeshwar, said that he was hospitalised after suddenly falling ill. Since he had an Ayushman card, his entire treatment was provided free of cost.

He added that all the necessary medical tests were conducted free of charge and the doctors at the hospital also provided good facilities.

Digpal Singh said that earlier poor families had to face many hardships for medical treatment, but now the Ayushman scheme has proved to be a major support for people.

"The scheme is nothing less than a blessing for the poor," he added.

Similarly, scheme beneficiary Bharat Ram also appeared highly satisfied with the scheme, adding that he has been admitted to the hospital since April 11 and, because of the Ayushman card, his treatment is continuing without any expense.

Ram asserted that this is a very good government scheme that is providing great relief to poor families.

He also expressed gratitude to Union government for the initiative.

According to the official figures, a total of 2,36,108 Ayushman cards have been made in Chamoli district so far. Of these, 63,978 beneficiaries have received treatment under the scheme.

Till now, a total amount of Rs 1.01 lakh crore has been spent on treatment of beneficiaries. This clearly reflects that the benefits of the scheme are reaching a large number of people.

- IANS

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Nikhil C
Good initiative but ground reality is mixed. In many PHCs, doctors are still on paper and medicines are scarce. The scheme is nice on paper but we need better infrastructure in these hilly areas. Still, better than nothing for sure.
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Deepak U
As someone from Pithoragarh, I've seen how this scheme has helped our porters and marginal farmers. Earlier people used to go to Nepal for cheap treatment, now they get quality care here. Kudos to the team for issuing 2.3 lakh cards in Chamoli alone!
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Sarah B
Impressive numbers! 63,978 beneficiaries treated out of 2.36L cards issued shows decent utilization. But I'm curious about the quality of treatment - hope the private hospitals in this region are maintaining standards. Still, this is what a welfare state should look like.
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Vikram M
The real test is now - will this continue under the new government? 🤔 Schemes often get rebranded. But honestly, for a poor family in Chamoli, this is lifeline. My domestic help's mother got her cataract surgery free under Ayushman. She was in tears of gratitude.
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Rohit L
₹1.01 lakh crore spent so far - that's serious money! But every rupee is worth it when you see stories like Digpal Singh's. In a border district where people earlier had to travel to Dehradun for serious treatment, local hospitals are now equipped thanks to Ayushman empanelment. 👍

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