Policy address: Kerala unveils Senior Citizens’ Welfare department, ₹25-lakh insurance scheme
Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar announced the establishment of a Senior Citizens’ Welfare department and a ₹25-lakh health insurance scheme during his policy address. The new department aims to consolidate welfare measures for the elderly, addressing the needs of a growing demographic facing chronic health issues. The government is committed to modernizing healthcare infrastructure and enhancing services for senior citizens and other vulnerable populations.
- ▪A new department for senior citizens’ welfare has been established in Kerala.
- ▪The 'Oommen Chandy Aarogya Insurance Scheme' offers ₹25 lakh annual health coverage for families.
- ▪The government plans to modernize healthcare institutions and focus on preventive and mental health services.
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In his first policy address at the inaugural session of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly here on Friday, the Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar announced two key policy decisions of the new government which can have significant impact on the State’s public health -- a new department for senior citizens’ welfare and a health insurance scheme which provides free annual health coverage of Rs. 25 lakh for every family under the “Oommen Chandy Aarogya Insurance Scheme”, one of the main guarantees under the five Indira Guarantees promised by the UDF governmentThe setting up of a dedicated department for senior citizens’ welfare carries much significance in a State already grappling with the crisIs of demographic transition, where 18.7% of the population is above 60 years and a chunk of whom…
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