Union Minister launches Arogya Dhara 2.0 to increase reach of Ayushman Bharat

Source: Business Standard

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The Union Health Minister has launched Arogya Dhara 2.0 to celebrate the 2 Crore hospital admissions under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).

About Arogya Dhara 2.0:

1. The key objective of the event is to spread the achievement of 2 Crore hospital admissions under Ayushman Bharat and to acknowledge the dedication and efforts of the healthcare workers and others involved in the journey.

Initiatives launched during the Event: During the event, National Health Authority(NHA) has launched the three following initiatives:

1. Ayushman Mitra – An initiative to encourage the citizens to participate in motivating the eligible beneficiaries to get verified under the scheme and to help them get the Ayushman Cards issued.
2. Adhikaar Patra – A welcome note which would be issued to all beneficiaries hereafter at concluding information about the rights of AB PM-JAY beneficiaries under the scheme.
3. Abhinandan Patra – A thank you note to the beneficiary for utilizing the benefits of the AB PM-JAY scheme accompanied with the feedback form after availing treatment under the scheme.