Dehradun: 5.46 billion spent so far on free treatment of the people of the state
Public awareness has increased even in remote villages regarding the benefits of Ayushman Yojana
- Beneficiaries have taken free treatment 3.83 lakh times in Uttarakhand
- The needy beneficiaries of the outlying provinces are also getting the benefit of the scheme
Dehradun: State Health Authority’s amount of 5.46 billion is not a small amount. This amount is what the state government has spent on the free treatment of its residents suffering from the disease. This figure of expenditure is increasing day by day. This figure has also stamped that Ayushman Yojana is not only the state and the country but the biggest health scheme in the world.
Here we are talking about the state’s Ayushman scheme run by the state health authority. According to the data received till December 4, 2021, more than Rs 546 crore has been spent by the state government on the free treatment of the card holder patients of Ayushman Yojana. This colossal figure of billions is as big as it is comforting. Because apparently this amount has come in handy in the bad times of some needy. In the time of crisis, lakhs of people were encouraged by this, and in a life surrounded by sickness, they again blossomed with the radiance of health.
The people of the state have also become aware about the very welfare scheme of Ayushman. Hundreds of people are making cards every day. Due to the spread on social media, awareness about the scheme has been ignited among people even in remote villages. So far, Ayushman cards of more than 45.20 lakh beneficiaries have been made in the state.
In the state, 221 hospitals including government and private hospitals are empaneled under Ayushman Yojana. And the benefit of this scheme can be taken in more than 27 thousand hospitals across the country. The good thing is that people from outlying provinces are taking advantage of this scheme. For the convenience of the general public, toll free number 155368/18001805368 has also been issued by the State Health Authority. Where any information related to the scheme can be taken.
A look at the Ayushman scheme in the state-
Amount spent on treatment of common patients: more than 545 crores
– Ayushman cards made so far: more than 45.20 lakhs
– Patients have taken free treatment so far: more than 3.83 lakhs
– 221 hospitals listed under the scheme in the state
– Listed hospitals across the country: more than 27 thousand
[Note-Above Information given by State Health Authority Uttarakhand]
