Why it is in news?
- Each and everyone visiting any government health institution from district to sub-centre level in Odisha will be provided all health services free of cost.
- Further, under the Biju Swasthya Kalyana Yojana, secondary and tertiary cashless healthcare assistance will be provided up to Rs.5 lakh per family per annum.
- About 3.5 crore people of the State covering more than 70 lakh families will be benefited by the landmark initiative.
- It was also announced that drop-back assistance of Rs.500 would be provided to all pregnant women and infants who visit public health facilities.
- All the three initiatives will be implemented by the State government from August 15 this year.
Source
The Hindu