Haflong : Assam Minister for Power, Sports & Youth Welfare, ITFC (Archaeology) & Co-operation Nandita Gorlosa Ceremonialy distributed cards to beneficiaries of DimaHasao District under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) &Ayushman Asom Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya (AA-MMJAY) at District Library Auditorium Hall, Haflong on Friday.

Chief Guest of the programme Minister Nandita Gorlosa briefed about the scheme and advantages of the card holders. Speaking about the plight of the villagers who were earlier deprived of the advance medical facilities due to financial crisis said that this scheme is a great relief as it insures upto 5 lakhs of medical expenses.

Speaking to the public about procedures and steps as to how people can acquire this card she also requested Executive Member, DHAC, NipolalHojai and Vice Chairman of District Planning Board, DonphainonThaosen to continue helping to create awareness among the people regarding the schemes and its benefit.

So far 63, 624 numbers of beneficiaries have been enrolled for this card from the district of DimaHasao and she is hopeful that E-KYC of the remaining balance of beneficiaries will soon complete for maximum coverage of those in need.

Speaking on the occasion Dr. LinaHakmaosa, (SDM&HO) spoke about the benefits under the scheme and informed that Ayushman Bharat PradhanMantri Jan ArogyaYojana (AB-PMJAY) will provide coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakhs per family per year to every card holder.

This scheme will also provide cashless and paperless access to health care for the beneficiaries. She further requested all the Asha workers to inform the villagers about the importance of this scheme.

DHAC Deputy Secretary i/c Medical, Rebecca Changsan started the programme with a welcome speech which was followed  by EM NipolalHojai.

Other guests present during the event were EM DHAC DonphainonThaosen, Vice Chairman Dist. Planning Board and District President, BJP, Thai TshoDaulagupu, Principal Secretary, Simanta Kumar Das, Deputy Commissioner, Newly joined ADCs James Taid, and DeepmalaGoala, media persons, officials from medical dept.