- The scheme will be covering 3.5 crore people of 96 lakh families.
- The scheme will be launched under the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana.
- The ‘Smart Health Cards Scheme’ will provide hassle-free health treatment services. It aims to transform the health service delivery system.
- The Smart Health Cards will be similar to debit cards for a certain amount.
- By doing so, Odisha has become the first state in India to provide such Smart Health Cards to its people.
- The smart cards will be distributed to beneficiaries of National and State Food Security Schemes and beneficiaries of Annapurna and Antodaya.
- The families having smart health cards will be able to avail treatment upto Rs 5 lakh per annum.
- The women member of the family can avail the benefit of treatment of upto Rs 10 lakh every year.
- Static Part:
- Governor of Odisha: Ganeshi Lal
Question:
Q.1 Which is the first state in India to provide such Smart Health Cards to its people?
a. West Bengal
b. Odisha
c. Andhra Pradesh
d. Rajasthan
a. West Bengal
b. Odisha
c. Andhra Pradesh
d. Rajasthan