Srinagar, Feb 26 : Taking objection to the dilly-dallying tactics by the Chief Medical Officers’ vis-à-vis the saturation of AB-PMJAY & AB-PMJAY SEHAT schemes, Directorate of Health Services Kashmir in a fresh nudge on Monday directed the respective medical officers to expedite the process as to achieve the intended results by March 15, 2024.
“The UT Government of J&K is implementing AB PM-JAY & AB PM-JAY SEHAT Scheme from 1st December, 2018 & 20th December, 2020, respectively. Additionally has launched Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the Union Territory aiming to provide financial protection and access to medical services for eligible beneficiaries. To achieve complete registration (100% Saturation) in all the districts of Kashmir Division, the Chief Medical Officers have been repeatedly asked to organize registration camps for Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries across Kashmir Division. The district-wise progress is available as an attachment to this circular, however, despite repeated instructions, and concerns have arisen due to a lack of substantial effort from some districts in achieving 100% Saturation. The Government takes this issue seriously and emphasizes the importance of Ayushman Card creation,” reads a circular, a copy of which lies with NS.
“Furthermore, the Government of India launched the “Ayushman Bhava” and “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” campaigns to ensure optimal delivery of state-run health schemes, including those in remote areas, and achieve saturation for all eligible beneficiaries. Unfortunately, some districts have not utilized these Campaigns effectively to saturate registrations under AB PM-JAY and AB PM-JAY SEHAT,” the circular underscores.
“In the backdrop of above, all the Chief Medical Officers are time & again impressed upon to ensure complete coverage for all eligible beneficiaries under AB PMJAY and AB PMJAY scheme by March 15th, 2024. Failure to achieve full saturation will result in strict action under relevant regulations and the same shall be reflected in the performance of Officers,” reads the circular further.
