Healthcare

Naveen To Launch Smart Health Card During Malkangiri Visit Tomorrow

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OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar: Chief minister Naveen Patnaik will launch the digital card of Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) during his visit to Malkangiri district on Friday.

Speaking to media persons on the eve of the chief minister’s visit, here on Thursday, minister Tusharkanti Behera said as part of the state government’s plan to ensure healthcare to all, Naveen will start the distribution of smart health cards in the district.

Total 1,55823 smart health cards will be distributed in Malkangiri district, the minister said adding that each male person will be convered by health insurance of Rs 5 lakh and woman of Rs 10 lakh per annum under the scheme.

Behera further said 381 centres have been opened in the district to distribute the cards among the beneficiaries. The centres will remain open from August 21 to 25, he added.

It may be noted that during the National Flag hoisting ceremony on Independence Day here, the chief minister had announced the launch of the smart health card. The state government will provide Smart Health Cards to 3.5 crore beneficiaries under BSKY, he said.

Odisha is the first state in the country to have provided such facility in the health sector.

Also Read: Odisha First In India To Roll Out Smart Heath Cards, 3.5 Crore To Benefit

OB Bureau

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