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central government health scheme news

CIC issues show-cause to CGHS official, fines DJB officer over RTI lapses

In separate orders, the commission cited attempts to mislead the bench and failure to explain prolonged delays in providing information to applicants. (HT)
Published on Jan 09, 2026 05:05 am IST

CBI books two Kanpur hosps for CGHS bill irregularities

During sample bill reviews, the hospital monitoring committee found fake claims of 25 CGHS beneficiaries who denied any admission to Rajni Hospital whereas they were shown admitted 66 times to Rajni Hospital and fake medical treatment bills of 79,42,9321were paid in respect of fake beneficiaries. (Pic for representation)
Published on Oct 10, 2025 06:51 pm IST

Meerut: CBI arrests CGHS officials over 50L bribe from private hospital group

The arrests followed a raid on the CGHS dispensary near Hans Chauraha in Surajkund, Meerut, on Tuesday evening. (Sourced)
Updated on Aug 13, 2025 07:25 pm IST

Centre to revise CGHS rates soon, union minister assures

The assurance came during a meeting held in the national capital on Thursday between Maharashtra health minister Prakash Abitkar and a team of senior officials and Dr Mandaviya to discuss the current condition of the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIS) hospitals in the state. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jul 18, 2025 02:49 pm IST

Reimburse cost of surgery to retd employee: HC to centre

Mumbai, India - Aug. 28, 2015 : Bombay High Court : ( Photo by Bhushan Koyande )
Published on Jun 07, 2025 08:44 am IST

New proposal for central government pensioners: CGHS beneficiaries may get…

This comes in the backdrop of the centre extending PM-JAY benefits also to the senior citizens aged 70 and above
Published on Sept 28, 2024 12:12 pm IST

Central govt employees need to apply for new CGHS card: How to do it?

Approximately 42 lakh beneficiaries are covered under CGHS in 80 cities all over India.
Published on Jul 01, 2024 03:27 pm IST

Centre revises package rates under CGHS

There was also a revision in the hospital room rent. The rent of a general room was increased to 1,500 from 1,000 and that of a semi-private ward to 3,000 from 2,000; the rent of a private room was increased from 3,000 to 4,500. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 12:17 am IST

Unique health ID number to be accessible on Aarogya Setu: Govt

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has generated 164 million identification numbers through its portal, and authorities expect Aarogya Setu will help amplify the numbers further as about 214 million users are currently registered on the app.
Published on Feb 12, 2022 04:31 am IST

'PM-CARES for Children' scheme: SC gives Centre more time to draw up modalities

On June 1, the top court had asked the central government to provide information on the 'PM-CARES for Children' scheme.
Published on Jun 07, 2021 03:32 pm IST

Why hospitals must prioritise patients first | HT Editorial

Visiting overburdened public hospitals, where patients are waitlisted for surgeries and treatment for months, is often not an option
Updated on Nov 21, 2019 08:30 pm IST

Central Govt Health Scheme to expand to 100 cities by 2022: Health minister

The CGHS services have undergone a remarkable change over the years. The rules have been simplified and several people-friendly facilities have also been added.
Updated on Sept 01, 2019 09:48 pm IST

To prevent severe diarrhoea among kids, Rotavirus vaccination starts in Delhi

Delhi will be the 24th state in India to include the rotavirus vaccine in the routine immunization programme.
Updated on Aug 06, 2019 09:49 pm IST

Govt-run diagnostics lab to open in Sec 39, will have fixed rates

A government diagnostic lab where services such as CT scan and blood tests will be available at subsidised rates, is expected to be functional in the district by the end of the month. (Representative Image)
Updated on Jul 05, 2019 07:51 am IST

Ex-paramilitary personnel press for formation of a welfare board

While five mini canteens are functioning, the permission for remaining five is yet to be issued, it was informed.
Updated on Jun 24, 2019 01:46 am IST