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Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Govt to present 100-day report card on May 31
New Delhi: The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is preparing to unveil a comprehensive report highlighting its achievements during the first 100 days in office. The report will be made public on May 31, following the government's 100th day in power on May 30. This milestone comes after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) returned to power in Delhi after a gap of 27 years. In the February 2025 Assembly elections, the party secured a decisive mandate, winning 48 out of 70 seats. Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Chief Minister on February 20, at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders. The report card is expected to focus on key initiatives launched across several priority sectors: In healthcare, the government has introduced 38 Ayushman Arogya Mandir clinics across the city, aimed at enhancing access to quality medical services for all. In the area of social welfare, a scholarship scheme was launched for Dalit students to support their education, while senior citizens have been registered under the newly introduced 'Vay Vandana' scheme. To promote women's empowerment, the government allocated ₹5,100 crore for a financial assistance program, providing ₹2,500 per month to eligible women, thereby supporting household incomes and promoting economic the infrastructure front, 400 'Devi' buses were deployed to improve last-mile connectivity, and 1,111 GPS-enabled water tankers were introduced to address water scarcity in underserved localities. Under environmental initiatives, a pollution control plan has been rolled out, focusing on improving air quality and cleaning the Yamuna river as part of a broader sustainability agenda. In addition to these major programs, the administration has prioritized improvement of public services. A 20-day citywide cleanliness drive resulted in the cleaning of over 3,500 kilometers of roads and the removal of large-scale encroachments. Upgradation works are also underway in government schools and hospitals, alongside ongoing road repairs and sanitation efforts.
Mint
7 days ago
- Health
- Mint
Ayushman Vay Vandana card: ₹5 lakh health coverage for senior citizens above 70 years
Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana, a vertical under the state-backed health protection scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), offers free medical coverage for senior citizens. The Ayushman Vay Vandana Card under the scheme provides health insurance coverage up to ₹ 5 lakh for all citizens above 70 years of age. The Vay Vandana card is a health card introduced in October 2024 for senior citizens under AB PM-JAY to access the benefits of the scheme. The cardholders can avail free healthcare services, including medical treatment in both government and private hospitals. There is no income limit for the card, making individuals from all income levels to avail benefits from this scheme. Additionally, the card will cover the out-of-pocket expenses of senior citizens, according to a government statement on November 18, 2025. The Ministry of Health shared a detailed video highlighting the steps to create the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card. Check out the following steps to avail benefits under the Ayushman Vay Vandana card: Step 1: On the Play Store app, download the Ayuhsman Bharat app. Step 2: Choose the option to log in as a beneficiary or operator, depending on what is applicable. Step 3: Enter required details such as captcha, mobile number, and mode of authentication and select Login. Step 4: Fill in the details of the beneficiary, such as state and Aadhaar card details Step 5: In case a beneficiary cannot be found, proceed with the eKYC process and provide consent for OTP. Step 6: Submit a declaration by filling required details in the necessary fields. Step 7: Add the mobile number and OTP of the beneficiary. Step 8: Enter details including category and PIN code. Step 9: Enter details of the family members and submit. Step 10: After the e-KYC is completed and approved, the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card can be downloaded. For further details regarding the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, please give a missed call to 1800 11 0770.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
BJP govt to celebrate 100 days in office with report card and new initiatives
New Delhi: BJP govt will celebrate its 100 days in office by presenting a report card of its works at a special event to be organised in Delhi next week. Though the exact date, time, and venue for the event are yet to be finalised, sources said the celebrations could be held at Bharat Mandapam. A senior Delhi govt official said a comprehensive report of the achievements of the newly formed BJP govt in a little over three months of being in office was being compiled after collecting inputs from all ministers in the cabinet. "This report card on BJP govt's 100 days in office will be presented by chief minister Rekha Gupta at the event, which is likely to be held on May 31," the official said. Sources said govt might also announce some new initiatives at the event, including the launch of 38 Ayushman Arogya Mandir health clinics, a schaolarship scheme for Dalit students, and a pollution action plan to improve the quality of air and Yamuna water in Delhi. "We managed to roll out some prominent welfare initiatives, which will be talked about at the event. This includes tabling of the pending CAG reports, implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, and registration of people aged above 70 years under the 'Vay Vandana'," said a senior BJP functionary. "Our govt also set aside Rs 5,100 crore in the budget to provide a monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 to eligible women and formed a committee under the chief minister to work out the modalities of the scheme. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo BJP govt also presented Delhi's largest budget ever of Rs 1 lakh crore for 2025-26," he added. The launch of 400 small-sized buses, named Devi, to improve last-mile connectivity in various parts of the city and the flagging off of a fleet of 1,111 GPS-enabled tankers to boost water supply in slums and unauthorised colonies will also be listed as achievements in the report card, said an official. CM Rekha Gupta and her cabinet colleagues – Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Pankaj Kumar Singh, Kapil Mishra and Ravindra Indraj Singh – took the oath of office and secrecy on Feb 20 in a grand ceremony, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and heads of several other BJP-led states at Ramlila Maidan. BJP has formed its govt in Delhi after 27 years, defeating AAP, which was in office for consecutive terms.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP government in Delhi plans to present report card on 100 days achievements
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The BJP government is planning to celebrate its 100 days in power in Delhi by presenting a report card of its achievements at an event next week, official sources said on Friday. The BJP formed government in Delhi after 25 years, with Rekha Gupta taking oath as chief minister on February 20 along with her cabinet colleagues in a grand ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ramlila Maidan on February date and venue of the event are yet to be finalised, they said."The chief minister is likely to present the report card on her government's 100 days in Delhi at the event. The event is likely to be held on May 31," said a government government may also announce some new initiatives at the event, he Minister Gupta will inaugurate 33 Ayushman Arogya Mandir health clinics in 10 districts on May 31, said a source in the Health Environment Department will highlight its various achievements and initiatives in the last 100 days and launch a mega pollution action plan to improve the quality of air and Yamuna water in Delhi, said an official of the Finance Department of the Delhi government, in its achievements, has listed tabling in the Assembly of the pending CAG reports on the performance of the previous AAP Education Department officials said they are planning to release the pending Rs 19 crore scholarships of 1,800 students to mark the its first cabinet meeting, the Rekha Gupta government approved the proposal to implement the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme in Delhi. Later, it also announced registration under 'Vay Vandana' scheme for health cover of Rs 10 lakh for those aged 70 years and presenting her maiden budget in the Assembly in March, the chief minister allocated Rs 5,100 crore for a monthly payment of Rs 2,500 to eligible women in Delhi under the BJP's poll BJP government also presented Delhi's largest budget so far, worth Rs 1 lakh crore for Delhi cabinet on April 29 approved a Bill to check malpractice related to fees charged by private schools in Delhi. The Bill is yet to be tabled in the Delhi Transport Department of the government last month launched 400 small-sized buses to improve last mile connectivity in various parts of the last month also flagged off a fleet of 1,111 GPS-enabled tankers to boost water supply in areas like slums and unauthorised colonies lacking pipeline BJP came to power ending Aam Aadmi Party's decade-long rule in Delhi, winning 48 of 70 Assembly constituencies, in the elections held in February this year.
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
State govt employees, pensioners to get benefits of AB-PMJAY
Gujarat government on Wednesday decided to cover all its employees and pensioners under the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), a scheme, which provides medical insurance of Rs 10 lakh for the entire family of a card-holder. The decision in this regard was taken by the state cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, in a meeting Wednesday. The employees and pensioners will be able to draw benefits of the AB-PMJAY, under a new scheme floated by the state government — Gujarat Karmayogi Swasthya Suraksha Yojana — stated an official release. It will cover 4.2 lakh employees and 2.2 lakh pensioners of the state government, and cause a financial burdern of Rs 303 crore on the state government, it added. A government release stated that employees and pensioners, who cannot draw the benefits of AB-PMJAY scheme, will be eligible for medical facilities they were already getting. Also, they will continue to get a monthly medical allowance of Rs 1,000. The scheme will not be applicable to fix-pay employees of the state government as they get benefits under Karmayogi Card, and pensioners above the age of 70 since they are covered under the Vay Vandana scheme.
