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    Dewas Hospital Offers Free Healthcare to Vulnerable Families

    Bhopal, March 25 In a remarkable achievement under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), hundreds of residents in the Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh are receiving daily medical treatment, including free dialysis at the district hospital.Beneficiaries of the...
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    Seamless Cancer Treatment for Punjab Children: State Seeks Cross-Border Support

    Chandigarh, March 24 – The Punjab government is actively considering a proposal to allow hospitals in other states to be enlisted to treat children with cancer from the state under the official health insurance scheme, an official said on Tuesday.“Recently, we received an enrollment request...
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    Nutrition Initiative Launched in Telangana Schools

    Hyderabad, March 20: In a significant welfare decision, a midday meal scheme for secondary school students and a breakfast scheme for students from pre-primary to intermediate will be implemented across Telangana from the 2026-27 academic year.This was announced in the state budget for...
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    Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act: Census as a Key Step

    New Delhi, March 17 Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said that the upcoming 2027 Census presents a "historic opportunity" to accurately collect data on all 21 recognized categories of disabilities and enable targeted policymaking for persons with disabilities.Speaking at the launch of a handbook...
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    Census 2027: Recognizing 21 Disabilities with Improved Data

    New Delhi, March 17 – Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale, said on Tuesday that the upcoming 2027 Census is a significant opportunity to recognize all 21 categories of disabilities through trained enumerators and vastly improved data collection.Speaking...
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    Health Minister Warns of FIRs for Hospital Overcharging Under Maharashtra Schemes

    Mumbai, March 16 Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar warned on Monday of "strict action," including FIRs, against hospitals found charging beneficiaries of state-run cashless health schemes, asserting that patients should not have to pay "a single rupee" for treatment.The minister...
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    Study Highlights Gaps in Cancer Treatment Funding Under Ayushman Bharat

    New Delhi, March 15 India's flagship health insurance program, Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, has emerged as a lifeline for cancer patients, offering financial protection and timely access to care that would otherwise be out of reach for most of them, even as a significant gap...
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    Expanding Health Access: Kerala Launches New Coverage Plan

    Thiruvananthapuram, March 15 Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on Sunday that the state government has issued an order approving the implementation of Universal Health Coverage to ensure health protection for all sections of society.In a Facebook post, the minister said the scheme was...
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    Technicians in Bengali Film Industry to Benefit from State Scheme

    Kolkata, March 12 – At the request of Bengali superstar and Trinamool Congress MP Deepak Adhikari, alias Dev, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Thursday that arrangements would be made to provide benefits to the technicians in the industry.Earlier on Thursday, Deepak Adhikari shared...
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    Maharashtra Govt. Prioritizes Patient Care in Health Insurance

    Mumbai, March 11 In response to growing complaints regarding difficulties in health insurance claim approvals and exorbitant medical billing by private hospitals, Maharashtra’s Minister for Public Health and Family Welfare Prakash Abitkar issued strict directives on Wednesday, stating that both...
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    Haryana's Ayushman Bharat Scheme Sees Increased Hospital Empanelment and Claim Settlement

    Chandigarh, March 9 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday termed the opposition's allegations about irregularities in payments under the Ayushman Bharat scheme and that private hospitals have stopped providing treatment as "completely baseless".Saini was responding to a Calling...
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    Opposition Frustration Linked to AAP's Promise Fulfillment

    Chandigarh, March 9 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Monday that the opposition's frustration over the announcement of Rs 1,000 per month for women clearly reflected their fear of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) returning to power in Punjab in 2027.Addressing the legislative Assembly...
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    Ayushman Bharat Scheme Provides Relief, Attendees Share Experiences

    New Delhi, March 8: Several beneficiaries and attendees expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his rally in the Burari area of the national capital, highlighting the benefits of government welfare schemes, particularly the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya...
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    Kerala Elections: Gandhi Targets Vijayan, CPI as Congress Announces Promises

    New Delhi, March 7 In a significant campaign here, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday announced five key promises aimed at winning over voters in Kerala, while also attacking the ruling Communist Party of India (CPI) and accusing Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of being controlled by Prime...
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    Kerala Elections: Congress Leader Outlines Welfare Plan

    Thiruvananthapuram, March 7 – Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday unveiled a set of five welfare "guarantees" for Kerala, promising expanded social protection and employment support if the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) returns to power in the state...
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    Kerala Elections: Congress Leader Details New Guarantee Programs

    Thiruvananthapuram, March 7 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced five guarantee schemes on Saturday that would be implemented if the UDF comes to power in Kerala. He said free bus travel would be provided for all women and a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 would be given to college-going female...
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    Ayushman Bharat Scheme Reaches 7 Lakh Cardholders in Delhi

    New Delhi, February 28 More than 1 crore people in Delhi have a digital health ID under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, officials said on Saturday.According to government data, Delhi currently has 1,01,20,000 Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) numbers, and more than 7 lakh Ayushman Bharat...
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    Naidu Addresses Concerns Over Tirupati Laddu Quality and Politicalization

    Raavivalasa (Andhra Pradesh), February 28 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday asked if people who allegedly committed injustice against God and betrayed him should be spared, hinting at YSRCP leaders over the alleged Tirupati laddu ghee adulteration case.Addressing a...
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    Addressing High Expenses: IRDAI Focuses on Insurance Pricing

    Kolkata, February 25 The insurance industry needs to control customer acquisition costs and overall management expenses to improve profitability and make products more affordable, a senior IRDAI official said on Wednesday.Addressing the "InsureInd" organized by CII here, Insurance Regulatory...
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    Making Health Insurance Accessible: IRDAI's Focus on Affordability

    Kolkata, February 25 The insurance industry needs to control customer acquisition costs and overall management expenses to improve profitability and make products more affordable, a senior IRDAI official said on Wednesday.Addressing the "InsureInd" organized by CII here, Insurance Regulatory...
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