DC Srinagar visits UPHC Lal Bazar, presides over Registration camp for senior citizens under Vay Vandana Scheme for additional Rs 5 lakh health coverage

SRINAGAR : Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Monday visited the Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) Lal Bazar and presided over an awareness cum registration camp for senior citizens aged 70 years and above under the Vay Vandana Scheme.
The programme on Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme was a part of District Administration’s outreach efforts to ensure maximum coverage of eligible senior citizens aged 70 years and above under the scheme providing additional health support of Rs 5 Lakh over and above the existing cover aimed to strengthen senior citizen health security.
The DC was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, IAS Probationer, Aakash Garg, Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tahir Sajad, Tehsildar Eidgah, mohamamd Iqbal Zargar, ZMO Zadibal, Dr Rubeena Aziz, ZMO SR Gunj, Dr Shafqat Medical Superintendent Government Gousia Hospital, Dr Zahida Gul and other District Officers.
On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner led an Awareness-cum-Registration Camp on Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme of Government organized by Zonal Medical Officer, Zadibal which witnessed enthusiastic participation from elderly residents from Lal Bazar, Mandibal, Nowshahra, Botshah Mohalla,, Baghwanpora and other adjoining areas. The participants were sensitised about the benefits and advantages of the scheme and the process for registration.
Addressing the gathering, the DC highlighted the significance of the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card and urged all eligible senior citizens aged 70 years and above to enrol under the scheme. He said the initiative aims to strengthen healthcare security for the elderly by providing health coverage of Rs 5 lakh and reducing the financial burden of medical treatment, thereby ensuring greater access to healthcare and promoting dignity, well-being and a better quality of life in their later years.
During the programme, the DC handed over Vay Vandhana cards to the eligible beneficiaries of Medical Zone Zadibal, reiterating District Administration’s commitment to reach out to all eligible beneficiaries and encourage citizens to take advantage of the registration facilities being provided.
Later, the DC inspected various sections of the UPHC Lal Bazar and reviewed the healthcare facilities and services being provided to patients visiting the centre. He took stock of the functioning of the health facility and the arrangements in place to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services to the public.