BJP leader and Union Minister of State for Health Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar has said that Ayushman Bharat scheme has been very helpful in delivering health schemes to villages also. Briefing media at BJP Headquarters in New Delhi today, Dr Pawar said, under the scheme, there is provision to set up health and wellness centers and in these centers people are getting health check-up, expert doctor's consultation.<br />''<br />''BJP is celebrating Social Justice Fortnight from today till 20th of this month and the focus on the first day is Aushman Bharat Scheme. Dr Pawar said, in some states people are deprived from the benefits of Ayushman Bharat scheme. She requested to the Governments of National Capital Territory of Delhi, Odisha and West Bengal to give the benefit of the scheme to people of the states. Dr Pawar said, scheme like Ayushman Bharat was never brought for the people. She said, even during Corona crisis, people got tested and treated under the scheme. The Minister said, under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission, modern health infrastructure is being created.<br />''<br />''Party spokesperson Sambit Patra said, to commemorate 42nd foundation day of BJP, the party will focus on different schemes on different days. He said, &nbsp; tomorrow's focus is on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, 9th April for Har Ghar Nal Se Jal, 10th April for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi and 11th April will be dedicated to social reformer Jyotiba Phule and Savitri Bai Phule. Mr Patra said, on 12th April, special attention will be given to the Covid Vaccination campaign for children up to 12 years.<br />''<br />''He said, there will be a discussion on Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana on 13th April and party workers will go to the public regarding this matter. Mr Patra said, Dr B R Ambedkar's birth anniversary will be celebrated on April 14 and topics of tribal welfare will be discussed on 15th April. He said, on 16th April, distribution of e-Shram card for labour and unorganized sector will be discussed and also on how to increase its registration.<br />''<br />''Mr Patra said, on 17th April, party will discuss the financial reforms brought in by the Narendra Modi government. He said, 18th April is dedicated to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and 19th April for Poshan Abhiyan. Mr Patra said, 20th April is dedicated to the freedom fighters who have been forgotten by society. He informed that Union Ministers and party office-bearers will visit aspirational districts in the fortnight to take stock of all the work done in these districts.<br />
News On AIR | April 7, 2022 5:26 PM
Ayushman Bharat scheme has been very helpful in delivering health schemes to villages also: Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar