Odisha Cabinet approves 7 departments’ 10 proposals including implementation of Ayushman Bharat Yojana
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Cabinet has approved seven departments’ 10 proposals including the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Yojana in the state, informed Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
Informing about the decision taken during the meeting of the state Cabinet held yesterday to the members of the assembly today, the Chief Minister said that the Cabinet has given its approval for the simultaneous implementation of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY) in the state.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Health Authority (NHA) for the implementation of the national health scheme also has been already signed, the CM said adding that as many as 3.46 crore members of over 1.3 Crore families of the state will get the health cards for Cashless Treatment upto Rs 5 lakh per family per annum, with additional Rs 5 lakh for women members.
Besides, the Ayushman Bharat Vaya Vandana Yojana will also be rolled out in the state so that the senior citizens above 70 years of age from any economic class, whether rich or poor, will get a free treatment of Rs 5 lakh each, he mentioned.
According to the CM, the State Cabinet has sanctioned Rs 2700.19 Crore for the implementation of AB PMJAY-GJAY for the financial years from 2025-26 to 2029-30.
If the AB PMJAY, GJAY and Ayushman Bharat Vaya Vandana Yojana implemented together in the state:
The beneficiaries of these schemes will get free treatment at over 29,000 empanelled government and private hospitals across the country. Earlier, the service was available only in 900 hospitals.
Besides, the Odisha government will get financial support from the central government for implementing AB PMJAY.
