Sanjeevani Yojana: Keeping in mind the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections to be held in January-February, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced a new initiative for senior citizens.
The party’s national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has launched the “Sanjeevani Yojana” , which will provide free medical facilities to senior citizens above 60 years of age. The entire cost of this scheme will be borne by the Delhi government.
Arvind Kejriwal announced that AAP workers will go door-to-door and register the elderly for this scheme. Under this, the elderly will be provided a special card through which they will be able to avail free treatment. He also clarified that this scheme will be implemented after the Aam Aadmi Party government is formed.
Registration for Sanjeevani Yojana has started from November 19, 2024. This health scheme is one of the major announcements of AAP before the elections, through which the party hopes that it will be able to gain public support.
What is the objective of Sanjeevani Yojana?
The objective of Sanjeevani Yojana is to provide free medical facilities to people above 60 years of age in the capital of India, Delhi. This medical facility will be provided by the Delhi government. Under this, the elderly will not have to pay fees to doctors, money for buying medicines and charges related to the diagnosis of diseases.
दिल्ली के हमारे सभी बुजुर्गों के लिए ख़ुशख़बरी। दिल्ली में 60 साल से ज़्यादा उम्र के सभी नागरिकों का इलाज मुफ़्त होगा। ये केजरीवाल की गारंटी है। https://t.co/gGRrl6Wlrg
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) December 18, 2024
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