Delhi’s Sanjeevani Yojana is a government initiative aimed at providing affordable and accessible healthcare services to the people. This scheme is especially for those who cannot afford expensive treatment. The main goal of this scheme is to ensure that no person is deprived of proper medical facilities due to financial constraints.
Objectives of Sanjivani Yojana:
- Affordable healthcare services: To reduce the cost of treatment for critical illnesses and surgeries.
- Access to medical facilities: To provide quality healthcare services in urban and rural areas.
- Financial assistance: To provide financial assistance to poor families for medical treatment.
- Health awareness: To spread awareness about preventive healthcare and early diagnosis of diseases.
Key Features of Sanjivani Yojana:
- Free Health Checkup: Free health camps and checkups are organised regularly under this scheme.
- Subsidised Treatment: Treatment on medicines, surgeries and hospitalisation is available at subsidised rates.
- Mobile Clinics: Deployment of mobile health units to provide medical services in remote areas.
- Health Insurance: Many beneficiaries are also covered under government health insurance schemes.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age: Applicants must be 60 years or older.
- Residency: Permanent residents of Delhi.
- Documentation: Proof of age and residency, such as an Aadhaar card, voter ID, or similar government-issued documents.
- Financial Criteria: No income restrictions; the scheme is accessible to all senior citizens regardless of financial status.
Required Documents:
- Aadhar Card
- Residence Certificate
- Age Certificate
- Mobile Number
- Bank Passbook
- Passport Size Photo.
Who can avail?
- Poor families
- Senior citizens
- People suffering from serious or life-threatening diseases
- People living in remote or deprived areas
Delhi Sanjeevani Yojana Application Process:
Process of applying offline under Delhi Sanjeevani Yojana
Senior citizens do not need to go anywhere to apply offline under Sanjeevani Yojana. Aam Aadmi Party workers will go door to door and register senior citizens offline for Sanjeevani Yojana, which will make it easier for senior citizens to get the benefits of this scheme and they will get proper treatment facility for free on time. This step will ensure that no senior citizen of the state is deprived of the benefits of this scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1: What are the services available under Sanjivani Yojana?
Free health checkups, affordable medicines, subsidized surgeries, and mobile clinics are available under this scheme.
2: How to apply for the scheme?
Visit the nearest government health centre or office for registration and submit the required documents.
3. Is this scheme open to all?
No, this scheme is only for economically weaker sections, senior citizens, and people with serious illnesses.
4. Is this scheme applicable all over India?
No, this scheme is currently available only for residents of Delhi.
5. How does health insurance work under the scheme?
Eligible individuals are covered under government health insurance schemes, which reduce the cost of hospitalization and treatment.
