EX SERVICEMEN CONTRIBUTORY HEALTH SCHEME
Ayushman coverage to all over 70 years, roll out of U-WIN in health ministry's 100-day agenda
The new government under Narendra Modi aims to extend Ayushman Bharat coverage to individuals above 70 years and implement the pan-India roll out of the U-WIN portal for digitizing routine vaccinations as part of the 100-day agenda for the Union health ministry.
View: How ABDM could revolutionise India's healthcare system
India's healthcare system aims to improve care outcomes through the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. ABDM facilitates seamless access to medical histories, personalized treatments, and expanded healthcare access. Challenges include inadequate digitization and the need to build trust in digital health systems.
Pune-based Army Sports Institute training female athletes: Lt Gen A K Singh
The Army Sports Institute in Pune is set to provide rigorous training to young female athletes to help them compete at national and international levels. The initiative, led by Lt General Ajai Kumar Singh, General Officer-Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Command, aims to nurture girl talent in archery, athletics, boxing, and weightlifting. The Army Girls Sports Company will be one of two centers of excellence identified for this initiative.
Could have treated 90,000 Pak soldiers in any way, but we gave respect: Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Army for treating the surrendered 90,000 Pakistan Prisoners of War (POWs) with respect during the 1971 war. The Indian Army adopted a humanitarian attitude and sent the POWs back to Pakistan with full respect. Singh highlighted that this treatment is a golden chapter of humanity.
Defence Ministry considering medical safeguards for 'injured' Agniveers
At present, the terms and conditions notified by the government do not mention any post-discharge benefits for soldiers requiring long-term medical care due to injuries attributable to service. Soldiers recruited under the old scheme were covered by the armed forces medical services network for life, besides the Ex-Servicemen Health Scheme.
Agnipath to cut beneficiaries under armed force's medical bill plan for Ex-servicemen
As per the Army's projections, by 2030-32, half of its soldiers will be Agniveers - a military service scheme that will retain them for four years, followed by a selection plan to retain 25% of them as part of the regular cadre. The 75% of soldiers who will not be retained are not entitled to the ECHS plan after discharge, according to the terms of service published by the armed forces.
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Fixed trade margins of over 40 costly cancer drugs, price reduced: Mansukh Mandaviya
"We had to import cancer medicines but now India is capable of manufacturing it. We have introduced PLI scheme under which the manufacturing of APIs (active pharmaceutical ingredients) required for making cancer medicines have also started in India," Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said.
PM Modi holds meeting with Empowered Groups, insurance scheme for frontline health workers extended for 6 months
The Empowered Group on Economic and Welfare measures made a presentation to the Prime Minister on steps taken such as the extension of PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. It was discussed that portability enabled due to the One Nation One Ration Card initiative has helped to benefit more people.
COVID-19 crisis: Defence minister approves hiring of additional contractual staff by ECHS clinics
The approval was given as part of a policy decision to augment military health infrastructure in view of the coronavirus crisis in the country.
Unmarried disabled sons of ECHS beneficiaries eligible for medicare facilities even after 25 years age
The decision is as per the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Rules which are followed by the ECHS, a defence ministry statement said.
Where is personal data of 45-lakh ex-services collected for ECHS smart cards? Delhi police files FIR
The ministry has alleged that Score Information Technology (SITL) was given a five-year contract in 2010 for the development of smart cards for ECHS but after the expiry of contract in 2015, the company did not return the database, source code, keys and computer applications.
Veterans up in arms over ‘poor health’ of their medical scheme
Sources say the Army has asked the govt for additional Rs 3,500 crore to meet “all the liabilities” of ECHS in the ongoing financial year even as veterans have complained about lack of medicines, medical staff and equipment at ECHS polyclinics.
Army plans to shut clinics for ex-servicemen
The development has come to light in an internal letter of the Southern Command.
Medicines in short supply at clinics for ex-servicemen
A budget crunch has led to a severe shortage of medicines for veterans of the armed forces and their families, especially when it comes to life-saving drugs.
Defence ministry approves ex-servicemen status for Military Nursing Service officers
The defence ministry gave in-principle approval for granting ex-servicemen status to the Military Nursing Service (MNS) officers, officials said.
Indian Army to commemorate 2019 as ‘Year of next of kin’
The issue gains importance in light of most next of kin of deceased soldiers being unaware of the financial benefits that are entitled to them.
Defence ministry denies medical facilities to retired short-service commission officers
SSC officers serve for limited tenures of up to 14 years at a young age to meet a shortage faced by the services, with the idea being that a greater proportion of the officer cadre would be made up of such personnel who can take on duties that require intense activity.
Problems related to OROP of 1L ex-servicemen will be resolved in 2 months: Parrikar
"We did it. Every year Rs 7,500 crore (will be incurred) and Rs 11,000 crore arrears have been paid. There has been 23 to 24 per cent average increase in pension," said Parrikar.
CAG slams Defence Ministry over poor execution of health scheme for ex-servicemen
The schemes aims to provide health care to around 47 lakh beneficiaries on a cashless basis in line with Central Government health Scheme.
Ex-servicemen will soon get new smart cards to avail healthcare benefits
Officials told ET that the card are being issued to prevent misuse – including cases in which hospitals raise fake or multiple bills to make a quick buck.
OROP: Retired paramilitary officials to hold stir from tomorrow
After military veterans, retired paramilitary officials will now hold a 'dharna' here tomorrow demanding One Rank One Pension (OROP) benefits.
Retired paramilitary personnel begin stir to press OROP demand
President of the Association R B Pathak said the agitation by the paramilitary veterans will "intensify" in the coming days and they will hold a big rally next year.
OROP stir: One more fasting ex-servicemen hospitalised
An ex-serviceman, participating in the relay hunger strike over 'One Rank, One Pension' here, was today hospitalised after his health deteriorated.
Fraud in veteran’s healthcare scheme: Claims made even against dead, says report
As per an audit, hospitals were overcharging patients, inflated bills were being passed and overpayment of Rs 94.42 cr were detected in January.
Fast-tracking redressal: Officials to get reminders for public complaints via text message
From next month, 12,000 of their subordinates across 90 departments will start getting similar reminders about the pending complaints from a first-of-its-kind call centre.
PM Narendra Modi voices concern at perceived indifference to ex-servicemen issues
The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that PRAGATI was speeding up decision-making processes in vital projects and important areas of governance.
One year of Modi government: How the PM scored 77.5 out of 100
The centralized structure addresses concerns stemming from weak bench strength, and resulted in ministers improving performance.
Delhi High Court questions Centre on providing modern prosthetics to armed forces personnel
Delhi High Court asked Centre why it was not providing modern prosthetics to armed forces personnel who lost their limbs in the service of the nation.
Defence reboot policy: Revamp R&D, simplify weapons purchase
The defence ministry has been a source of worry as key decisions were put off under the risk-averse UPA minister A K Antony.
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