SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo on Monday urged senior citizens aged 70 years and above to enrol under the Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme, which provides eligible beneficiaries with health coverage of Rs 5 lakh over and above the existing cover.
Labroo made the appeal while presiding over an awareness and registration camp at the Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC), Lal Bazar, organised by the Zonal Medical Officer, Zadibal, as part of the district administration’s efforts to expand coverage among eligible elderly residents.
The camp witnessed participation from residents of Lal Bazar, Mandibal, Nowshahra, Botshah Mohalla, Baghwanpora and adjoining areas, who were briefed on the scheme’s benefits and registration process.
During the programme, the Deputy Commissioner distributed Ayushman Vay Vandana cards among eligible beneficiaries from Medical Zone Zadibal. He said the scheme aims to strengthen healthcare security for senior citizens and reduce the financial burden of medical treatment.
Labroo was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer Fayaz Ahmad Dar, IAS probationer Aakash Garg, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tahir Sajad, Tehsildar Eidgah Mohammad Iqbal Zargar, Zonal Medical Officers Dr Rubeena Aziz and Dr Shafqat, Medical Superintendent of Government Gousia Hospital Dr Zahida Gul, and other district officers.
Later, the Deputy Commissioner inspected various sections of UPHC Lal Bazar and reviewed the healthcare facilities, services and arrangements for patients visiting the centre.
