Raipur : Improved healthcare facilities reach remote areas of Jashpur district through government initiatives

Free medical treatment worth Rs 13.78 crore provided to 13,672 beneficiaries

Over 6.94 lakh Ayushman Cards issued in Jashpur district, ensuring accessible healthcare for all

Raipur 03 July 2023

Whenever we fall ill, the burden of expensive hospital fees and a long list of costly medications weighs heavily on our minds. It becomes a difficult time for vulnerable segments of society including poor labourers and farmers, who often exhaust their hard-earned income on exorbitant medical treatments to save their or family member’s lives. In such challenging circumstances, the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Dr Khoobchand Baghel Swastyha Sahayata Yojana have emerged as significant support systems for impoverished patients. In total, 13,672 beneficiaries in the Jashpur district have availed the benefit of free-of-cost treatment under these schemes, which amounts to a sum of Rs 13.78 crore, from various hospitals.

Even the inhabitants of remote forest regions in the Jashpur district are now benefiting from improved healthcare facilities. Thus far, 6,94,355 Ayushman cards have been issued in the district. Ayushman Bharat district project coordinator stated that camps are being set up in every village of these remote areas, prioritizing the creation of Ayushman cards for those who have been left out. In the Kansabel development block, 68,373 cards have been issued, while the Kunkuri development block has accounted for 80,886 cards, the Duldula development block has issued 43,416 cards, and the Farsabahar development block has recorded 92,459 Ayushman cards. Similarly, 77,378 cards have been issued in Jashpur development block, 1,53,191 cards in Pathalgaon development block, 1,31,085 cards in Bagicha development block, and 47,567 cards in Manora development block.

The technical issues encountered during the card issuance process are being resolved by the CSC manager, and monitoring of each village is currently underway. Additionally, Ayushman cards are being created through household visits. It is worth mentioning that under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, individuals can avail of medical facilities free of cost up to 5 lakhs, while the Dr Khoobchand Baghel Swastyha Sahayata Yojana provides medical benefits up to Rs 50,000.