Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to include widow pension beneficiaries and persons with disabilities who receive government pensions. Their families will also be able to benefit from the scheme. This decision, made during a Cabinet meeting at the Delhi Secretariat, is expected to directly impact the lives of numerous needy families.
Approximately 3,96,615 widow pension beneficiaries and around 1,31,515 beneficiaries under the disability pension scheme will now be able to avail themselves of the health protection scheme. Chief Minister Gupta emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring that no financially constrained citizen in Delhi is deprived of medical treatment.
The move aims to make the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana more effective and inclusive. With this decision, an additional 5.5 lakh families will be brought under a robust health security cover. These families will join those already covered under various categories, expanding the scope of health protection in Delhi significantly.
The Chief Minister highlighted that this step aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of inclusive development for all. The initiative is part of the broader goal to provide quality and affordable healthcare services to all eligible citizens in Delhi. The implementation of the scheme has seen the issuance of over 7,23,707 Ayushman cards in Delhi, with a network of 208 hospitals empanelled for effective healthcare delivery.
Through the State Health Agency in Delhi, more than 29,120 beneficiaries have already received treatment under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. Chief Minister Gupta emphasized that this decision is not just administrative but a commitment to the health and dignity of every needy family in the capital. This initiative signifies a significant stride towards creating a healthy, compassionate, and inclusive Delhi where development benefits reach every individual.
