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JAMMU, NOVEMBER 04: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated ‘Jashn-e-Sehat’, two-day health conclave to celebrate people’s right to health and deliberate challenges and future roadmap for better health services delivery, here at Convention Centre.
The Lt Governor launched Qissa-e-Ayushman coffee table book, e-RUPI prepaid e-vouchers for providing diagnostic services, e-SAHAJ (Electronic System for Administration of Hospital and Joint Management), and Tele-MANAS (Mental Health Assistance & Networking Across States) cell of NHM.
He also released a report on Gap Assessment of District Hospitals as per IPHS 2022. On the occasion, the Lt Governor underscored that Right to health for all without discrimination is our commitment.
I believe public health is fundamental to stable socio-economic growth. Prudent policy followed by robust implementation helped us to fill gaps in health care capacities and eradicate inequality between rich and poor, the Lt Governor said.
The State health agency that is implementing ABPMJAY SEHAT has achieved many milestones since the launch of initiative and more than 77 lakh people have been provided with Ayushman cards and so far 6 lakh beneficiaries have been provided free and cashless treatments under the scheme, the Lt Governor said lauding the agency’s resolve.
Around 1000 people are using the health golden card per day and getting treatment worth Rupees two and a half crore daily, he added.
On the occasion the Lt Governor congratulated the people of Jammu Kashmir and appreciated the dedicated efforts of health care workers, officers of State Health Agency and National Health Mission for the robust implementation of the health insurance schemes.
He expressed gratitude to the Union Government led by Hon’ble Prime Minister and the LG-led UT administration for the unprecedented development happening in J&K’s health sector.
Dr RS Sharma, CEO, National Health Authority lauded the impressive implementation of PM JAY Ayushman Bharat and PM JAY SEHAT in the UT of Jammu Kashmir. J&K is among the leading states/UTs for the quality of health care services in the country.
28000 hospitals are empaneled under Ayushman Bharat and any person can take the benefits of the scheme, he added.
He also mentioned about AB Digital Mission started by Hon’ble PM under which people can keep the records of medical history and vaccination data in digital form.
Sh Bhupinder Kumar, Administrative Secretary, H&ME Department gave brief on the successful implementation of PM JAY Ayushman Bharat & SEHAT and benefits extended under the schemes.
The access to quality health care also being realized through new health infrastructure in J&K, he added.
Sh Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Ms Avny Lavasa, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, besides JMC Councilors, Officers of H&ME, Public & Private health care providers of JK were present on the occasion.
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