1. Around Rs 4,405 crore worth of claims by over 3 lakh patients have been made for health insurance under the Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme since it was launched in September last year. 2. According to the latest data tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, Gujarat tops the list with claims worth Rs 915 crore followed by Tamil Nadu at Rs 618 crore and Karnataka (Rs 553 crore). 3. The scheme has been most availed in Chhattisgarh where 611,216 patients enrolled for the claim followed by Kerala (574,448) and Gujarat (523,011).
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1. Around Rs 4,405 crore worth of claims by over 3 lakh patients have been made for health insurance under the Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme since it was launched in September last year.
2. According to the latest data tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, Gujarat tops the list with claims worth Rs 915 crore followed by Tamil Nadu at Rs 618 crore and Karnataka (Rs 553 crore).
3. The scheme has been most availed in Chhattisgarh where 611,216 patients enrolled for the claim followed by Kerala (574,448) and Gujarat (523,011).
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Ref : PMJAY: Around 3L patients made Rs 4,405 crore claims : Wednesday, 17 July 2019 | Archana Jyoti | The Pioneer New Delhi : PMINDIA
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Around Rs 4,405 crore worth of claims by over 3 lakh patients have been made for health insurance under the Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme since it was launched in September last year.
According to the latest data tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, Gujarat tops the list with claims worth Rs 915 crore followed by Tamil Nadu at Rs 618 crore and Karnataka (Rs 553 crore).
The scheme has been most availed in Chhattisgarh where 611,216 patients enrolled for the claim followed by Kerala (574,448) and Gujarat (523,011).
However, states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh, which have poor health indicators, are not the biggest users of the scheme as just 56,139, 130,721 and 107,718 patients registered under the scheme respectively, contrary to the expectations. In fact, in as many as four States less than hundred patients used the scheme. Similarly, Northeastern States except Assam too are yet to warm up to the scheme.
In West Bengal, which was initially reluctant to implement the scheme had 17,636 patients registered under the scheme with claim of over Rs 17 crore. (See table)
Only Delhi, Odisha and Telangana have not signed the MoU for implementation of AB-PMJAY. Replying to a query, Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health said that under the scheme, the States have the flexibility to choose the mode of implementation.
They can either implement it in insurance mode, or through a trust or in a mixed mode ie both the insurance and trust mode. The States implementing scheme through Insurance mode select Insurance Company through open tendering process.
The private insurance companies are allowed to bid in the open tendering process to allow level playing field, said the Minister.
However, he added, the decision lies with the State Government concerned and the government has no role in the selection of Insurance company. Choubey further said that under the scheme, 1393 procedures have been laid down for treatment of beneficiaries.
AB-PMJAY provides a cover of up to Rs 5 lakhs per family per year, for
secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation to over 10.74 crore vulnerable entitled families (approximately 50 crore beneficiaries).
PMJAY provides cashless and paperless access to services for the beneficiary at the point of service.
Over 15,000 hospitals and health care providers have been empaneled across the country to provide healthcare services as per these packages, as per the Ministry.
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NOTE : India's renewable energy capacity crosses 80GW-mark: Govt tells Rajya Sabha : July 16, 2019 : Press Trust of India | Business Standard : PMINDIA.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The government has set an ambitious target of having 175 GW of clean energy capacity by 2022, including 100 GW solar and 60 GW of wind energy
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India's renewable energy capacity has crossed the 80GW-mark, which includes 29.55 GW of solar energy and 36.37 GW wind power, Parliament was informed Tuesday.
The government has set an ambitious target of having 175 GW of clean energy capacity by 2022, including 100 GW solar and 60 GW of wind energy.
"The Government is regularly monitoring the progress being made to achieve the target of 175 GW by 2022.
"A total of 80.46 GW of renewable energy capacity has been installed in the country as on June 30, 2019 which includes 29.55 GW from Solar & 36.37 GW from Wind power," Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
As per India's submission to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change on Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC), a cumulative electric power capacity of 40 per cent from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources is to be installed by 2030. Accordingly, the government has set a target of installing renewable energy capacity of 175 GW by the year 2022, the minister said.
In a separate reply to the House, Singh said that solar power capacity addition was 5,525.98 MW in 2016-17, 9,362.63 MW in 2017-18 and 6,529.20 MW in 2018-19.
In another reply, the ministry also told the House that a total of 42 solar power parks with an aggregate capacity of around 23.40 GW have been approved by the government so far to facilitate achievement of 100 GW target by March, 2022.
Out of approved capacity of 23.40 GW, power purchase agreements (PPAs) have been signed for around 9.20 GW and out of this, around 6.40 GW of capacity has been commissioned in various solar parks as on June 30, 2019, he said.
The minister also informed the House that availability of land and power evacuation are two main constraints in setting up of solar parks.
To address these issues, a new mode (Mode-7) has been introduced in the Solar Park scheme, allowing Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to act as the Solar Power Park Developer (SPPD).
The SECI, with the assistance of the states, will make land available to successful bidders for setting up renewable energy projects and also get the external power evacuation infrastructure of the parks developed through External Transmission Development Agencies (ETDA) like Central Transmission Unit (CTU), State Transmission Units (STUs), he added.
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OPINION : Modi govt amends Labour law to benefit 40 crore workforce
1. Modi Govt amends labour rules to benefit large sections of the 40 crore workforce
2. Cabinet approves Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Bill, 2019
3. Amendment in Labour Laws would enhance coverage of workers manifold
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LAST WORDS : Prime Minister Modi: A Role Model for Youth : March 16, 2019
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The ‘can-do’ spirit among the youth of India is her endearing strength. It is India’s young who have changed the world’s perspective on India from being a den of darkness to a lighthouse of hope. The youth with their immense potential, ideas, talent and skills have found a collective vision to build a New India, as propounded by PM Modi.
Since the time, Narendra Modi rose in the public domain he has become one of the most influential leaders of our times. The qualities that he brought to his governance are reflective of the aspirations of the youth. In PM Modi, they have found a leader who is a hardworker, visionary, risk taker, communicative and team player.
1. The Hardworking PM :
The fact that the prime minister works for more than 16 hours a day at a stretch and takes no holidays does not surprise the youth. Many of the young entrepreneurs, scientists, farmers, educationists, artists, and so on who pursue their work with passion, have known to be equally dedicated to their work. The hardworking lot appreciates this quality of PM Modi.
2. Sharp Delivery, Fine Execution :
The manner in which PM Modi lays down his vision and then executes it a missionary zeal has brought professionalism and accountability to governance. During his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort, he expressed his wish to provide bank accounts for the poor. It was followed by more than 33 crore accounts being opened under Jan Dhan Yojana. He announced separate toilets for girl student in every school. Within a year all the government schools were equipped with toilets for girls. He promised electrification of more than 18,000 villages within 1000 days. The target was met 12 days prior to the deadline. PM Modi has shown that promises can be kept if the intent is clear, objective is well defined and people’s participation is part of the implementation process. This is the approach with which the young India operates. Hence, they find the Modi government to be efficient, effective and potent.
3. PM’s Commitment to Values :
Another trademark of PM Modi is his adherence to the values of honesty, integrity, nationalism and reverence for the person at the last mile. The fact that the corrupt now fear the law of the land and the honest walk with their head held high is the consequence of the blemish free governance the prime minister has ensured.
The culture of ‘red-tape’ has been replaced with the culture of ‘red-carpet’ for the poor, underprivileged, and the meritorious. It has provided a huge boost to the youngsters who are brimming with ideas and are seeking institutional push to get a kickstart.
4. A Risk-taker :
As an outsider in the power circles, PM Modi is not entrenched or dependent on the systems that hinder nation’s progress or interests. His appetite for risk is huge which is a trait youth of India appreciates. PM Modi’s decisive fight against corruption by announcing demonetization or his complete trust in the Indian armed forces to conduct surgical strike and air strikes to answer terrorists in their own language have shown people that PM Modi is not afraid to shake up the status quo, even if it goes against the long-held ways of doing things or may seem against electoral logic.
5. The Master of Communication :
PM Modi’s five year tenure has completely transformed the way government of the day reaches out to the people and vice versa. Using social media platforms, radio, video conferencing and MyGov, PM Modi has taken government to the people. The success of Narendra Modi government’s communication model could be assessed through its efficient feedback mechanism, enhanced accessibility and ability to break the coterie to draw people in a participatory model of governance. The technological push in line with latest digital innovations has, to a large extent, been able to create information symmetry between the government and citizens. The youth find the new-age communication more engaging and convenient. This has also ensured greater participation of the people in the democratic process.
6. A Team Player :
PM Modi is an out and out team player. For him, each of the citizen is an equal participant in nation’s progress. His ‘Jan Bhagidari’ model, that could be witnessed in the success of ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’, is reflective of that very sentiment. He puts his vision in front of the people and encourages them to make it their own. Every government department, every private or public organization and every citizen feels part of the bigger cause.
All these traits that PM Narendra Modi has brought to the highest office has been instrumental in forging a deep connection with the youngsters. They feel enthused and motivated to serve the nation. There is confidence among them that their actions have the power to make a difference. No wonder that every call to action, from cleanliness to Digital India, made by PM Narendra Modi, on various platforms, have been welcomed and implemented by the young with an infectious zeal.
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