Samba district becomes first in the country with 100 per cent golden card registrations under ABPMJAY-SEHAT

As per official data, Samba district has a total of 62,641 families with 3,04,510 people eligible for ABPM-JAY SEHAT golden card

The Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir has become the first district in India to cover 100 per cent families under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY)- SEHAT scheme.

The district achieved this milestone after conclusion of the special registration drive organised by State Health Agency (SHA) from 11^th to 21^st April in all BDO offices across the district. The drive was aimed at achieving coverage for all families under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPM-JAY) SEHAT scheme in the district. Pertinently, the people with Ayushman Bharat Golden card get free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh in all government and empanelled private hospitals across India.

As per official data, Samba district has a total of 62,641 families with 3,04,510 people eligible for ABPM-JAY SEHAT golden card.

Commenting on this achievement, Yasin M Choudhary, CEO, State Health Agency said, “100 per cent family coverage for the Ayushman Bharat Golden card in Samba district is a major achievement for the Union Territory. With this success, Samba district has set a standard for other districts of the country to follow and emulate. This milestone is also a testimony of the people’s awareness toward health and wellbeing and efforts of SHA team towards achieving full coverage of the scheme. On behalf of the administration, I thank all the beneficiaries and SHA team members for their support.”