Ayushman Bharat: A lifesaving support system for poor families in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari
Dhamtari, Dec 8
In Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district, the Ayushman Bharat scheme has proven to be nothing less than a blessing for the poor and common people.
With the cost of treatment in private hospitals rising rapidly, it has become increasingly difficult for ordinary citizens to afford quality healthcare.
In such a situation, the Central government’s Ayushman Bharat scheme has provided major relief in the field of health services.
Under this scheme, beneficiaries receive free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh through the Ayushman card, directly benefiting families in need.
The scheme is being effectively implemented in Dhamtari district as well, and a large number of people are availing its benefits and saving their lives.
Local Ayushman cardholders told IANS that earlier, even thinking about treatment for a serious illness in private hospitals caused anxiety. Many times, the lack of timely treatment worsened patients’ conditions, and in some cases, even resulted in loss of life.
Poor families often had to spend their entire savings when admitted to private hospitals. However, the Ayushman Bharat scheme, launched on the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has greatly reduced these challenges, enabling people to receive treatment without financial stress.
Ayushman cardholder Dhalvendra Sahu told IANS that now he receives free treatment for any illness through his Ayushman card. This has brought great relief to poor and lower-income families.
He said that Prime Minister Modi understood the health-related problems of the poor and launched this ambitious scheme, which has given a new life to millions.
Sahu expressed gratitude toward Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai for the benefits received under this scheme.
Similarly, beneficiary Khemraj Sahu shared his experience, saying that he was seriously injured in a road accident some time ago.
At that time, he did not have the financial means for treatment in a major hospital. Later, he learned about the Ayushman card and immediately applied for one. With the card, he received complete and quality treatment in a good hospital. Today, he is fully healthy.
Khemraj said that without the Ayushman scheme, receiving proper treatment would not have been possible.
Expressing gratitude towards the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister, he said this scheme saved his life.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good to see positive news. The scheme's intent is noble, no doubt. But the ground reality in my area is different. Many eligible people still don't have the card due to paperwork hassles. Implementation needs to be smoother and more widespread.
As someone from a middle-class family, I've seen hospital bills wipe out savings. While we don't qualify, it's a relief to know our domestic help or driver's family won't be ruined by an accident or illness. This is real social security.
Reading this from abroad. It's impressive to see India scaling up a healthcare safety net like this. The ₹5 lakh cover is significant. Hope the quality of care in empanelled hospitals is consistently maintained.
Jai ho! My bua (aunt) in a village got her cataract operation done for free because of this card. She was so scared of being a burden on her sons. These schemes give not just health, but also dignity to our elders. â¤ï¸
The concept is excellent. But we must also focus on strengthening our government hospitals. The scheme pushes patients to private hospitals. What about improving public health infrastructure for the long term? That's the real solution.
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