Indian polity and Governance - GS questions based on daily current affairs for Q. 14922
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi?
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme set up a fund under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in 1997
2. Its aim is to provide for financial assistance to patients, living below poverty line who are suffering from major life threatening diseases- Published on 29 Oct 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
- It will provide financial assistance for medical treatment at any of the super specialty hospitals/institutes or other Government hospitals.
- Government has decided to enhance the financial powers delegated to designated Central Government hospitals/institutes from Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh for providing financial assistance in cases where emergency surgery is to be conducted.
- Accordingly only cases for financial assistance beyond Rs. 5 lakh would now be required to be referred to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
