Srinagar, Feb 20: Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar Akshay Labroo on Friday along with SSP Traffic, Aijaz Ahmad Bhat inspected SDH Hazratbal and took stock of the hospital’s functioning and existing infrastructure .
According to a statement issued here, he also interacted with the incoming patients and medical staff at the Hospital to take overview of the needs and issues of the SDH that require further augmentation. Spot visit and deliberations were also undertaken to come up with traffic decongestion measures in and around the SDH.
As a part of District Administration’s efforts to ensure maximum coverage of eligible senior citizens aged 70 years and above under Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme providing additional health support of Rs 5 Lakh over and above the existing cover , the Deputy Commissioner presided over a Mega Awareness-cum-Registration Camp at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Hazratbal aimed to strengthen outreach for senior citizen health security.
The camp was organised by SDH Block Hazratbal in collaboration with the Department of SPM, Government Medical College Srinagar which witnessed enthusiastic participation from elderly residents. The participants were apprised of the benefits and advantages of the Vay Vandana health coverage initiative.
Addressing the gathering, the DC elaborated on the significance of the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card and encouraged senior citizens to come forward and enroll under the scheme. He stated that the initiative is designed to safeguard elderly citizens aged 70 years and above by offering extensive health coverage and protecting them from the financial burden of medical treatment, thereby promoting dignity and well-being in their later years.
The DC said that the District Administration Srinagar in coordination with the Health Department and other stakeholders has undertaken concerted efforts to ensure comprehensive coverage of all eligible beneficiaries under the scheme, so that no deserving senior citizen is left out and the benefits of the initiative reach every eligible individual across the district.
