Ayushman Bharat: A lifesaving support system for poor families in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari

With the cost of treatment in private hospitals rising rapidly, it has become increasingly difficult for ordinary citizens to afford quality healthcare.

In such a situation, the Central government’s Ayushman Bharat scheme has provided major relief in the field of health services.

Under this scheme, beneficiaries receive free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh through the Ayushman card, directly benefiting families in need.

The scheme is being effectively implemented in Dhamtari district as well, and a large number of people are availing its benefits and saving their lives.

Local Ayushman cardholders told IANS that earlier, even thinking about treatment for a serious illness in private hospitals caused anxiety. Many times, the lack of timely treatment worsened patients’ conditions, and in some cases, even resulted in loss of life.

Poor families often had to spend their entire savings when admitted to private hospitals. However, the Ayushman Bharat scheme, launched on the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has greatly reduced these challenges, enabling people to receive treatment without financial stress.