Ramban, June 18: The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has emerged as a crucial lifeline for residents in Banihal, Jammu and Kashmir. Eligible patients are now able to receive free and quality healthcare at the local hospital. Thousands of beneficiaries have already availed themselves of free treatments and surgeries under this scheme.
Under the supervision of Dr. Raid Ahmed Khande, the hospital and administration are making continuous efforts to ensure that every eligible beneficiary can access the scheme. A large number of patients visit the hospital daily to benefit from free consultations, medications, tests, and surgeries.
Residents of Banihal and surrounding areas have expressed that this initiative has made access to quality healthcare significantly easier, especially for poorer and economically weaker families who previously struggled to afford treatment.
Community members have praised the healthcare staff and officials at the sub-district hospital in Banihal. Beneficiaries have welcomed this initiative as a significant step towards strengthening health security for marginalized groups in society.
Local youth Bahar Ahmed Tantray shared his experience, stating, “My mother had a fracture. We received treatment at the hospital using the Ayushman card. We also got medications and other facilities. We thank the government for this.”
He emphasized that under the Prime Minister’s oversight, the process is transparent and efficient, with everything being handled online, which speeds up the procedures.
Dr. Rais Ahmed Khande, in charge of Banihal Hospital, mentioned, “Patients are receiving free treatment through the Ayushman card. Approximately 60-70 patients are admitted to the hospital each month, all treated under this scheme.”
Patient Gul Mohammad Lone shared his experience, saying, “I arrived at the hospital when I was unwell, and I was admitted based on my condition. I have an Ayushman card, which allows me to receive all tests, treatments, and medications for free.”
Gul Mohammad Lone praised the central government’s initiative, stating, “This is a great scheme. It allows poor people to receive treatment without any cost.”
Local citizen Imran Ahmed Lone reported that a relative was admitted to the hospital, and they received every facility under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. “We are grateful to the government for implementing such a program for the poor,” he added.
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