Free Treatment from the Age of 60, Government Announces!
With the upcoming assembly elections, Delhi’s Aam Aadmi Party has made a significant announcement. Especially in the healthcare sector, such a major decision was beyond imagination.
Now, whether it’s a government or private hospital, anyone aged 60 or above can avail of free medical services.
Surprised? But it’s true. The ruling party has introduced the ‘Sanjeevani Yojana.’ Now you might be wondering, what exactly is the Sanjeevani Yojana? What kind of medical services will be available under it? Let’s explore the details in this report.
What is the Sanjeevani Yojana?
This special scheme is designed for the residents of Delhi. Former Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, recently announced that if the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) comes to power again in Delhi, the ‘Sanjeevani Yojana’ will be implemented. The scheme will be launched post-elections. Kejriwal stated that under this scheme, all senior citizens aged 60 or above in Delhi will receive free treatment at all government and private hospitals.
Who will benefit?
Senior citizens aged 60 and above will receive free treatment.
Free medical services will be provided at all government and private hospitals in Delhi.
There will be no cap on the treatment expenses.
The Delhi government will bear the entire cost.
People won’t need to go anywhere for registration; AAP workers will visit homes for the registration process.
When will the registration process start?
Now you might be wondering when the registration process will begin. According to the information, registration for the Sanjeevani Yojana will commence on Monday, December 23. AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal announced this today. For this, AAP workers will visit homes to register women and senior citizens.