DHSK takes serious note of incomplete saturation of AB PMJAY, AB PM JAY SEHAT schemes

Srinagar : Directorate of Health Services Kashmir has taken serious note of the failure of completing saturation of AB PMJAY and AB PM JAY SEHAT schemes and directed all Chief Medical Officers to complete the process by March 15 this year.
According to a circular issued by the Director Health Services Kashmir the failure to achieve full saturation will result in strict action under relevant regulations.
“The UT Government of J&K is implementing AB PM-JAY & AB PM-JAY SEHAT Scheme since 1st December, 2018 & 20th December, 2020, respectively. Additionally has launched Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the Union Territory aiming to provide financial protection and access to medical services for eligible beneficiaries,” reads the circular.
“To achieve complete registration (100% Saturation) in all the districts of Kashmir, the Chief Medical Officers have been repeatedly asked to organize registration camps for Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries across the valley. Despite repeated instructions, and concerns have arisen due to a lack of substantial effort from some districts in achieving 100% Saturation. The Government takes this issue seriously and emphasizes the importance of Ayushman Card creation,” it further added.
“Furthermore, the Government of India launched the “Ayushman Bhava” and “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” campaigns to ensure optimal delivery of state-run health schemes, including those in remote areas, and achieve saturation for all eligible beneficiaries. Unfortunately, some districts have not utilized these Campaigns effectively to saturate registrations under AB PM-JAY and AB PM-JAY SEHAT.” It added.
“In the backdrop of above, all the Chief Medical Officers are time & again impressed upon to ensure complete coverage for all eligible beneficiaries under AB PMJAY and AB PMJAY scheme by March 15th, 2024. Failure to achieve full saturation will result in strict action under relevant regulations and the same shall be reflected in the performance of Officers,” the circular reads