- Ayushman Card becomes a pillar of health security for the family, offering free treatment up to ₹5 lakh
- Medical costs used to disrupt the household budget; now, the worry of financial burden during illness has eased
Stories highlighting the positive changes in citizens’ lives brought about by the government’s public welfare schemes—under the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ (Service Resolution Campaign)—are coming to light. For Smt. Shishu Khalkho, a resident of Gram Panchayat Ghoghra in the Batauli block of Surguja district, the Ayushman Card has become a source of both health security and financial relief. Previously, the cost of treatment whenever a family member fell ill would strain the household budget. Now, with the Ayushman Card, the family can avail the benefit of free treatment up to ₹5 lakh, in accordance with the scheme’s provisions.
Smt. Shishu Khalkho shared that her issue was resolved during the ‘Sushasan Tihar’ (Good Governance Festival), leading to the issuance of her Ayushman Card. Since receiving the card, her anxiety regarding the high costs of medical treatment during illness has significantly reduced. For a low-income family, unexpected health-related expenses often disrupted household needs and the budget; however, the Ayushman Card has instilled a sense of confidence regarding health security.
- Relief from Treatment Costs; Reassurance for the Family
Shishu Khalkho explains that in the past, whenever a family member fell ill, arranging a large sum of money for treatment was a challenge. This would impact other essential household expenses and place an additional burden on their financial situation. Now, the Ayushman Card serves as a financial support system for her family during times of medical treatment.
By providing eligible beneficiaries with treatment facilities under the scheme’s provisions, the Ayushman Card helps alleviate the financial pressure families face during serious illnesses or unexpected health emergencies. For Shishu Khalkho, this card has brought not only access to medical treatment during illness but also the assurance of financial security. Strengthening the Foundation of Social Security through Public Welfare Schemes
Through the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ (Service Pledge Campaign), the stories of beneficiaries who have gained from government schemes are being shared with the general public. The story of Shishu Khalkho illustrates that when the benefits of public welfare schemes reach needy and eligible families, they receive not only medical treatment during critical health situations but also the vital support of financial security.