RAJOURI, OCTOBER 5: The Health Department Rajouri today organised an Ayushman Vay Vandana Card Generation Programme at Town Hall with the objective of facilitating registration of senior citizens aged 70 years and above, irrespective of their income or economic status.
Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma inaugurated the programme and interacted with the beneficiaries who had come for Vay Vandana card generation.Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner said that the Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana is a significant initiative aimed at extending the benefits of free healthcare services to elderly citizens. He stressed that every eligible senior citizen must be covered under the scheme to ensure their health and social security. He also appreciated the Health Department for its proactive efforts in ensuring smooth conduct of the registration drive.
The Deputy Commissioner further informed that similar programmes are being organised across the district to achieve 100% coverage under the Ayushman Vay Vandana initiative.
Chief Planning Officer Maqsood Ahmed, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Manohar Lal Rana and other district and sectoral officers accompanied DC during this visit.The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of senior citizens, who expressed their gratitude to the district administration and health authorities for bringing the service to their doorstep.