In a significant outreach initiative to ensure maximum coverage of eligible senior citizens aged 70 years and above under Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme providing additional health support, the District Administration Srinagar organized a mega Mega Awareness-cum-Spot Registration Camp at Kashmir Haat.
The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, presided over the awareness programme, which witnessed overwhelming participation from senior citizens across the district. During the camp, several dedicated counters were set up by the Health Department and Common Service Centre (CSC) teams to facilitate on-the-spot registration and provide detailed information about the schemes ensuring hassle-free enrolment of all eligible beneficiaries.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the benefits of the Ayushman Vay Vandana card and urged senior citizens to avail maximum benefits under the scheme. He said the scheme provides comprehensive healthcare security to citizens aged 70 years and above, ensuring financial protection against medical expenses.
The DC stated that the objective of such public awareness camps is to ensure that the benefits of the scheme reach every eligible beneficiary so that they can avail assistance in times of medical need. While lauding the District Health machinery, District Treasuries, CSC teams and field functionaries for successfully organizing the camp, the DC emphasized the need for wider outreach.
He directed that similar Awareness-cum-Spot Registration Camps be organized in all Medical Zones and Blocks of the district to expand the ambit and coverage of the scheme. He also urged participants to spread awareness about the benefits of the Vay Vandana Scheme so that every eligible individual is enrolled and can utilize the Vay Vandana card during emergencies.
During the camp, the DC also handed over Ayushman Vay Vandana cards to the senior citizens of the district. The eligible residents of District Srinagar who wish to register under the Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme may contact 8825048995, 9596900893 or 7006283138 to complete their registration and avail the benefits of the scheme.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz; Jpoint Commissioner SMC, Nuzhat Khurshid; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; Chief Medical officer, Dr Tahir Sajad; Block Medical Officer, Hazratbal, Dr Abdul Majeed; Zonal Medical Officer, Batamaloo, and other senior Health functionaries and officers of District Administration were present in the camp.