Udhampur : Department of Social Welfare organised an awareness programme on the Niramaya Health Insurance scheme Saturday at Divyang Seva Ashram, Udhampur, in collaboration with the Muskan Foundation. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa and the supervision of District Social Welfare Officer Udhampur Kanika Gupta.
The camp aimed to sensitise the public, parents and caregivers about the benefits of the Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme, which provides affordable health insurance coverage to persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability and Multiple Disabilities, ensuring access to quality healthcare and financial security.
Among those present were Tehsil Social Welfare Officer Udhampur and Tehsil Social Welfare Officer Chenani, who spoke on departmental procedures and the government’s commitment to welfare and empowerment of persons with disabilities. Parveen Kumari, State Coordinator, Muskan Foundation, also addressed the gathering and provided information on the registration process and implementation of the scheme.
The scheme provides insurance coverage of up to ₹1 lakh for hospitalisation, OPD treatment, corrective surgeries, therapies and other approved medical interventions. Caregivers and management of Divyang Seva Ashram appreciated the initiative of the District Administration and Social Welfare Department in disseminating information at the grassroots level and urged eligible families to avail the benefits of the scheme.
Later, a meeting of the Local Level Committee (LLC), constituted under the National Trust Act, 1999, was convened under the chairmanship of Additional District Development Commissioner Udhampur. The committee deliberated on applications for legal guardianship of persons with disabilities and, after examination, approved one case of legal guardianship in accordance with the National Trust Act.
