Rajasthan Seeks Integration of Chiranjeevi Scheme with Ayushman Bharat
The newly elected BJP government in Rajasthan is making strides to merge its state health insurance scheme, Chiranjeevi, with the central Ayushman Bharat programme. This move, pending approval from the Union Health Ministry, aims to create a unified initiative called the Ayushman Bharat Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme.
The merged scheme is set to retain the comprehensive coverage of Rs. 25 lakh without any reduction.
The integration aligns with the state government's directive to issue new health cards by January 26, synchronised with national efforts to cover all Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
The Chiranjeevi scheme, initially designed to benefit over 1.42 crore families, continues to provide extensive coverage, with final figures awaiting confirmation from the health ministry.
Dec 31, 2023
Patnaik Launches 3rd Phase of Odisha's Health Scheme
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the third phase of the state's flagship health scheme – Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY).
With this third phase of expansion, it is estimated that over 1.10 crore families, covering nearly 90% of the population of the state, will be provided health assurance under BSKY.
In this phase of expansion, all rural families of Odisha, except regular government employees and income tax payees who are presently not covered under the BSKY, will be eligible to receive the BSKY Nabin Card.
Dec 30, 2023
J&K Approves Amendments for OBC Reservation in Panchayati Raj Act
The Administrative Council, under the chairmanship of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, approved amendments to be carried out in the J&K Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 to incorporate the definition of OBCs in the Act to ensure reservation for them.
The draft J&K Panchayati Raj Act (Amendment) Bill 2023 was initially submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India. Following this, observations raised by the MHA were carefully examined, leading to necessary amendments being incorporated into the revised draft.
Incorporation of OBC Definition: The Amendment bill proposes defining OBCs to ensure their reservation in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
Disqualification and Removal Process: The bill outlines the method of disqualification from membership of Halqa Panchayat, as well as the suspension and removal procedures for Sarpanch, Naib-Sarpanch, and Panch by the Government.
Role of State Election Commissioner (SEC): The amendments detail the process for removal and conditions of service of the State Election Commissioner (SEC).
The proposed changes aim to enhance the effectiveness of the J&K Panchayati Raj Act, 1989. The focus is on ensuring transparency in the functioning of PRIs, aligning the Act constitutionally, and maintaining consistency with practices in other states where OBC reservation is provided alongside Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Dec 26, 2023
President Draupadi Murmu Gives Assent to Three Criminal Code Bills
President Draupadi Murmu granted her assent to three groundbreaking criminal code bills, marking a significant shift in India's legal landscape. These bills, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act, received parliamentary approval and are poised to replace the age-old Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872.
Dec 25, 2023
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana achieves target of Rs. 1000 Crore in Sales in FY 2...
The government's Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) achieved a landmark of selling generic medicines worth Rs. 1,000 crore this year (FY 2023-24). A total savings of about Rs. 5,000 crore was made by people who purchased medicines from the Jan Aushadhi Kendras, which is present in more than 785 districts across the country.
This substantial growth is a testament to PMBI's commitment to serving more communities and reaching a broader audience.
With an objective of making quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India in November, 2008.
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