CM announces launch of Vaya Vandana Yojana in Delhi

CM Rekha Gupta announced that health card distribution for the Vaya Vandana Yojana will start on April 28, along with beneficiary registration across Delhi.

Published on: Apr 23, 2025, 05:28:17 IST

By Ridhima Gupta, New Delhi

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Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said that the distribution of health cards under the Vaya Vandana Yojana – an insurance policy-cum-pension scheme by the central government – will start on April 28 at the Thyagaraj Stadium.

CM Rekha Gupta at the secretariat on Tuesday. (Sonu Mehta/HT Photo)

Large-scale registration of beneficiaries for the scheme will also start on the same day at district offices and locations identified by public representatives, according to a release issued by the chief minister’s office.

Gupta made the announcement following a high-level meeting with officials at the Delhi Secretariat on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of the Vaya Vandana Yojana and the setting up of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, under the central government’s Ayushman Bharat insurance scheme.

Sharing details of the Vay Vandana Yojana, Gupta said each registered senior citizen will receive a health card containing their complete health record, regular check-up data, and emergency health information.

“All health check-ups for citizens aged 70 years and above will be provided free of cost in Delhi. This age group requires special care, and the government is fully accountable for ensuring they receive timely and quality healthcare,” Gupta said. “Vaya Vandana Yojana is not merely a government initiative, but a symbol of respect and gratitude towards the elderly,” she said.

The Vaya Vandana Yojana is a pension scheme which provides the country’s senior citizens with sustainable income avenues.

The Ayushman Bharat scheme, meanwhile, provides health insurance and other treatment, including medicines, through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.

In the meeting, the CM directed officials to compile the list of citizens aged above 70 years to implement the scheme.

With regard to establishing Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across Delhi, all district magistrates were instructed to identify suitable locations and submit their lists by Wednesday. A total of 1,139 Arogya Mandirs will be set up throughout Delhi, with approximately 15 centres in each assembly constituency. CM Gupta directed public representatives and district magistrates to promptly identify and inspect appropriate locations.

She also said that 169,000 cards for beneficiaries have been generated and will be distributed soon.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ridhima Gupta
Ridhima Gupta is a Principal Correspondent at Hindustan Times, where she covers healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and public health policy. Her reporting centers on Delhi’s major hospitals (AIIMS, Safdarjung, Lok Nayak), the state health department, and emerging medical trends. Ridhima is particularly interested in reporting on healthcare issues through the lens of women, children, and persons with disabilities. Her work often explores the intersection of healthcare and public policy, examining how these factors shape access health care. Based in New Delhi, many of her reports have led to direct government action over the years, in different city. Earlier this year, she completed a media training workshop on the Impact of Extreme Heat on Health, organised by the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), further strengthening her interest in reporting on the intersection of climate change and public health. A postgraduate from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, Ridhima has around a decade of experience in journalism. She began her career as a trainee television reporter with Mirror Now in Mumbai and has since worked across multiple cities, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi, contributing to both print and broadcast newsrooms. She is a recipient of the Laadli Media Fellowship (2022) for her reporting on education, disability, and women’s issues. Before joining Hindustan Times, Ridhima worked with The Times of India, New Indian Express and News18. A native of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Ridhima completed her undergraduate studies in Biotechnology. And when she is not working as a journalist she likes to paint and go on nature hikes.Read More

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