Chhattisgarh govt likely to double treatment amount under Ayushman scheme: Official

Officials further said that around 55 lakh Below Poverty Level (BPL) families and around 8 lakh (APL) families will benefit under the scheme

Published on: Aug 28, 2024, 13:01:39 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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The Chhattisgarh government is likely to increase the treatment limit under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri - Jan Arogya Yojana from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh for all non-APL (Above Poverty Level) card holders in coming months, officials familiar with the development said.

If everything goes well, the announcement will be made on the foundation of Chhattisgarh on November 1. (@BJYM)

The APL card holders limit will also be doubled from ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh, officials added.

Officials further said that around 55 lakh Below Poverty Level (BPL) families and around 8 lakh (APL) families will benefit under the scheme.

“The state government has asked to prepare a road map for the increase of the amount and a team is working on it. If everything goes well, the announcement will be made on the foundation of Chhattisgarh on November 1,” said a senior official of the health department, on the condition of anonymity.

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“We are also working on assessing the number of families which will be covered under this scheme and also on how the current number of families benefiting from this scheme will be prepared,” the officer added.

“This will help many families of the state for the tertiary care in the hospitals. People who need healthcare that provides specialised care for complex medical conditions in hospitals will benefit under this scheme,” said the officer.

According to figures available with the health department, 35.41 lakh people availed the benefits under the scheme in Chhattisgarh.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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