Nadda to Launch Ayushman Bharat Scheme During Odisha Visit

Union Health Minister J P Nadda will visit Odisha for 2 days starting Friday to launch the Ayushman Bharat scheme along with other healthcare initiatives in the state. 

Launch Event in Cuttack 

Nadda will arrive in Bhubaneswar at around 1 PM and then travel to Cuttack, where he will attend an event alongside Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. During this event, the Ayushman Bharat scheme, Ayushman Vayo-Vandana Yojana, and the Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY) will be officially launched, BJP state president Manmohan Samal confirmed. 

These schemes are expected to benefit around 3.5 crore people in Odisha. The Union Minister will also inaugurate the new building of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Post Graduate Institute of Pediatrics in Cuttack. 

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Other Scheduled Visits 

During his visit, Nadda will also tour AIIMS Bhubaneswar and the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET). 

On Saturday morning, he will inaugurate a 3-day training program for all BJP MPs and MLAs in Puri, which will run from April 11 evening to April 13. 

Who Will Benefit? 

The Ayushman Bharat and GJAY schemes will benefit 3.5 crore people from 1.03 crore families in Odisha. Beneficiaries will have access to free, cashless treatment at 29,000 private and government hospitals across India. Earlier, this facility was available only in 900 hospitals. 

The Ayushman Vayo-Vandana Yojana will cover all individuals aged 70 and above, regardless of income level. 

Insurance Coverage Details 

• Each family will receive health insurance up to ₹5 lakh. 

• An additional ₹5 lakh will be provided to female beneficiaries within the family. 

• If a family has a member aged 70 or above, the total coverage will increase to ₹15 lakh. 

Budget Allocation 

The Odisha government has approved ₹27,019 crore for implementing Ayushman Bharat and GJAY for five years. 

Conclusion 

The launch of these healthcare schemes marks a significant step toward providing better medical access in Odisha. With expanded coverage and increased funding, millions will benefit. 

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