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Time of India
7 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Disability screening resumes across state after 8-month freeze
Vijayawada: Bringing long-awaited relief to thousands of physically challenged individuals, the state govt has decided to reopen online slots for disability screening under the Software for Assessment of Disabled for Access, Rehabilitation and Employment (SADAREM) from Monday. The screening process had been on hold for the past eight months under the previous regime, citing certificate verification concerns. Several thousands of physically disabled people are left in lurch due the delay in opening the slots for screening as they were unable to access any welfare benefits. The NDA govt briefly opened the window after coming into power and suspended it following objections from the senior officials. The finance department has also escalated a complaint that huge amount is going into the hands of ineligible people in the form of welfare pensions and other benefits due to the possession of certificates. Then, the state govt has decided to go for complete reverification of all the certificates and also disabilities by withholding the disbursement of pensions. In fact, family members of several people with more than 70-90 percent disability approached the local legislators and senior officials with a request to grant exemption from the reverification for such people on humanitarian grounds. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Преносими лазерни заваръчни пистолети, 50% отстъпка LYH Купете сега Undo However, they could do little as finance department is firm on revival of pensions only after completion of the reverification. Taking the demands from public representatives into consideration, the state govt finally directed the health department to resume screening of disabled people under Sadarem. The screening will be taken up two days a week in all designated hospitals across the state. The screening will continue for next three months.
Hans India
06-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
VIMS houses more facilities
Visakhapatnam:Member of Parliament from Visakhapatnam M Sribharat said that not enough space is left for the expansion of King George Hospital but there is a lot of scope for the development of Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) hospital. Inaugurating a host of facilities at the campus here on Saturday, the MP mentioned that the state government is committed to the development of VIMS and necessary infrastructure and human resources would be provided to the hospital. The disabled in the city were facing difficulties in getting SADAREM certificates, and the issue was discussed during the DRC meeting, he informed. The state government responded to it and took action to set up a SADAREM camp with 30 slots at VIMS Hospital, the MP mentioned. Sribharat said that special attention would be paid to develop the hospital keeping its strength in view. Sribharat informed that the state government will develop VIMS hospital in a big way and that it will provide medical treatment not only to patients in Visakhapatnam but also to the people of North Andhra and Godavari districts. The MP lauded the services of MLA Velagapudi Ramakrishna Babu for his special efforts in the development of VIMS and hoped that further progress will be made under his leadership. Speaking on the occasion, the MLA stated that the state government will move forward by giving top priority to both welfare of the people and development of the state. He mentioned that as part of its social responsibility, Divi's Laboratory has set up three RO plants at VIMS premises for Rs 48 lakh. VIMS director K Rambabu informed that in the first phase, the SADAREM camp was set up only once a week, and in future, steps will be taken to access the camp for twice a week. He said that it is commendable that Divi's have taken the responsibility of maintaining the RO plants for a year. He assured that the hospital management will pay special attention to the maintenance of the plants. The MP and MLA inaugurated newly established Thalassemia ward, SADAREM centre, and three RO plants, among other infrastructure. VIMS deputy director Srinivas Kumar, Divi's Laboratory general manager YS Koteswara Rao, manager D Suresh Kumar, GVMC 10th ward corporator Maddela Rama Lakshmi, 13th ward corporator Kella Sunitha were present.
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Slot booking for SADAREM certificates begins on July 3
To facilitate the issuance of disability certification to eligible individuals, District Hospital Services Coordinator Paul Satish announced that slot booking for SADAREM certificates will commence on July 3 across the Eluru district. In a press release issued on Wednesday (July 2), Dr. Satish said slot bookings for the next three months—July to September 2025—can be made either at the nearest Mee Seva centres or at the village/ward secretariats. He added that SADAREM certification camps will be conducted at various government hospitals across the district. At the Eluru Government General Hospital, certificates will be issued on Tuesdays for individuals with physical, mental, hearing and visual impairments. At the Area Hospital in Nuzvid, certificates will be issued on Tuesdays for individuals with physical and visual disabilities. At the CHC in Kaikaluru, services will be provided on Mondays for those with physical disabilities, and at the Area Hospital in Jangareddygudem, certification will be issued for physical and visual impairments. Eligible applicants are encouraged to book their slots in advance to avoid delays and ensure smooth processing, he added.
Hans India
17-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
SADAREM slot bookings through Meeseva, Manamitra
Secretariat (Velagapudi): Minister for Social Welfare Dr Dola Sri Bala Veeranjaneyaswamy has directed officials to take necessary measures for issuing identification cards to persons with disabilities in the state, in line with the Central Government's initiative. On Friday, the minister held a review meeting with officials concerned on the welfare of disabled and elderly persons at the Secretariat in Amaravati. The discussion focused on SADAREM certificates and the PMJAY Vandana health scheme for the elderly. During the meeting, the minister stated that steps should be taken to facilitate SADAREM slot bookings through gram secretariats, Meeseva centres, and the Manamitra WhatsApp Governance system. He instructed that SADAREM certificates should be issued within one month from the date of slot booking. He also emphasised the need to organise SADAREM camps to avoid difficulties for disabled individuals coming from remote areas and tribal hamlets. The minister highlighted that the Central Government has initiated measures to provide identification cards to persons with disabilities, which will include details such as the percentage of disability and other personal information. Officials were instructed to take action for the preparation and issuance of these identification cards. The minister also announced that under the PMJAY Vandana scheme, everyone above 70 years of age will receive free medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh.
