Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for seamless implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes in Cantonment areas. Mr Singh said this while addressing a webinar to improve implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes in 62 cantonments around the country. <br />''<br />''Citing welfare schemes like Ayushman Bharat, Pradhana Mantri Awas Yojana, Smart Cities Mission and Mid-day meal scheme for school children, Mr Singh said there should be no gaps in implementation of these welfare schemes in Cantonment areas. He also highlighted the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives of the Ministry of Defence such as bringing out an import negative list.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Defence Minister also launched the Chhavni COVID: Yodha Sanrakshan Yojana, a group life insurance scheme through Life Insurance Corporation. <br />''<br />''This will cover more than 10,000 employees in all 62 Cantonment Boards in the event of any unfortunate fatal calamity with an insurance cover of Rs five lakh each. The Scheme will benefit permanent and contractual employees including doctors, paramedics and sanitation staff.</span><br />