New Delhi: Announcing that 1,69,000 Ayushman cards were ready for distribution, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta said lakhs of seniors (70+ years) would be able to receive health coverage of Rs 5 lakh with the implementation of Vay Vandana Yojana (VVY).
The VVY scheme is available to all seniors above the age of 70, irrespective of their financial status. She also disclosed plans for establishing 1,139 Arogya Mandirs across Delhi, with 14-15 centres allocated per assembly constituency. The CM made these announcements after meetings with cabinet ministers, public representatives, and department officials to accelerate the distribution of Ayushman Arogya Cards throughout Delhi.
Criticising the previous govt’s slow implementation, she said there will be no further delay. The distribution of Ayushman cards will be organised at the district level, with public representatives asked to assist in ensuring healthcare access reaches eligible residents.
