Delhi government launches Vaya Vandana Yojana: Purpose and benefits
The government of Delhi initiated the Vaya Vandana Yojana scheme, a health pension plan exclusively designed for senior citizens, on April 28, 2025. Medical treatment to needy patients to the tune of Rs 10 lakh is offered free of cost to all resisters of Delhi, aged seventy and above, under this scheme.The central government provides Rs 5 lakh and the Delhi Government subsidises it with another Rs 5 lakh. The beneficiaries are treated at about 100 empaneled hospitals where free check-ups, medicines, and even emergency treatment are rendered.advertisementAll senior citizens with an Aadhaar card have free treatment under the scheme. They can even get a health card which contains information about their medical history, routine check-ups, and details regarding services offered during an emergency.OBLIGATIONS TOWARDS ELDERLY WELFARE
Obligation towards elderly citizens was clearly mentioned by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta while launching the scheme. In her words, "seniors are the roots of our society, and it is their every need that becomes our topmost priority."Only goes on to show that the government's initiative named Vaya Vandana Yojana is not out of obligation, but instead, is a symbol of artful tribute captivation and reverence ordained for elders.Officials from the State Health Agency (SHA) specified that this is a supplementary scheme. If a family has several elderly people, each comes with a card, meaning that all eligible members at the family level are covered.REGISTRATION AND EXECUTIONadvertisementDistribution of health cards under the Vaya Vandana Yojana began on April 28, along with registration of beneficiaries at district offices and other areas publicly designated by representatives.The government has instructed subordinates to prepare an enumeration list of citizens within the age limit of 70 years and above, offering support toward achieving automation.Alongside the coverage, the scheme also adds to the offer of free health insurance assistance and additional services like healthcare, treatment, general medicine, and consultant physicians provided through Mandirs.The district magistrates should appoint suitable people as supervisors of these centres all over Delhi.
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