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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme is revolutionizing medical access for India's economically disadvantaged populations. In Bihar's Nalanda district, patients are receiving free eye surgeries through the program, dramatically improving their quality of life. Beneficiaries like Shail Kumari and Rajendra Singh have shared emotional stories of how the scheme has restored their vision and hope. The initiative demonstrates the government's commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare support to marginalized communities.

Key Points: Modi's Ayushman Bharat Restores Sight for Bihar's Poor

  • Modi's Ayushman Bharat provides free medical treatment to economically vulnerable citizens
  • Nalanda patients receive complimentary eye surgeries through government healthcare program
  • Beneficiaries express gratitude for accessible medical support
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Bihar: Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries got eyes operated on for free in Nalanda, praise Modi govt

Free eye surgeries transform lives in Nalanda through PM Modi's healthcare scheme helping low-income families

"If I did not have this card today, I would not have been able to get my eyes treated. - Shail Kumari, Beneficiary"

Nalanda

, June 7 (IANS) Beneficiaries of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the world’s largest publicly funded health assurance scheme, are getting free treatment in 'Netra Jyoti Seva Mandiram', a hospital built by a social organisation in Nalanda district of Bihar.

Patients who got their eyes operated on for free praised the scheme of the central government.

Many public welfare schemes are being run by the central government, keeping the poor class in mind. Ayushman Bharat is one of them, through which the poor are getting financial help.

Shail Kumari, a woman from Gandhi Tola, Rajgir, told IANS, "Earlier, I could not see with my eyes, I had low vision. The doctor talked about an eye operation. Due to having an Ayushman card, we have received free treatment in the hospital. We got the card made from Anganwadi. Cards for all the members of the family have been made. We have got a lot of benefit from this."

Praising the government, he said, "The poor families who do not have money for expensive treatment can get free treatment through this. PM Modi's scheme is very beneficial. It has been appreciated a lot by poor families. If I did not have this card today, I would not have been able to get my eyes treated."

Rajendra Singh of Lakhisarai district said, "I got my eye operation done through the Ayushman card. I have got a lot of facilities in the hospital. The poor are getting a lot of benefits from the Ayushman card. If we did not have the Ayushman card, we would have to take money from somewhere and get our operation done, but due to having the card, we got free treatment."

He said, "We thank the Prime Minister that he launched this scheme for the poor. I wish him a long life. I could not see with my eyes, but now this problem is gone. I feel that my life has increased, childhood has come, a big change has come."

- IANS

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Rahul K.
This is truly a life-changing scheme! My neighbor in Patna also got cataract surgery done through Ayushman Bharat last month. The government deserves credit for bringing healthcare to the poorest sections. More awareness is needed in rural areas though.
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Priya M.
While the scheme is good, implementation needs improvement. My aunt in Gaya had to visit 3 hospitals before finding one that accepted her Ayushman card. More empaneled hospitals are required in Bihar. Still, a step in the right direction 👍
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Amit S.
Vision is everything! So happy to see our tax money being used for such noble causes. The joy in Shail Kumari's words says it all. Hope this reaches every corner of Bihar where eye care facilities are scarce.
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Sunita P.
As someone from Bihar, I've seen how difficult healthcare access is for poor families. This scheme is a godsend, especially for elderly parents who suffer from eye problems but can't afford treatment. More such initiatives please!
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Vikram J.
The real test will be sustaining this program long-term. Hope the quality of treatment remains good as more people enroll. Also, state government should cooperate fully to make it successful in Bihar.
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Neha R.
Heartwarming stories like these make me proud of our country's progress in healthcare. From a nation where poor people would go blind due to lack of treatment to this - what a transformation! 🙏

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