Rajasthan govt to roll out health insurance coverage scheme on May 1, registration starts from Apr 1
3 years, 9 months ago

Rajasthan govt to roll out health insurance coverage scheme on May 1, registration starts from Apr 1

India TV News  

Rajasthan will roll out its ambitious universal health insurance coverage scheme on May 1, the registration process for which will start from April 1, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Saturday. "We are going to implement the universal health coverage scheme from May 1 and registration will start from April 1," the chief minister said at a virtual programme of the medical education department. "Development works, water, electricity, education, irrigation, social welfare and other sectors are also on the government's priority list, but health is the topmost priority area for us," Gehlot said. The chief minister said if required, the state government would impose stricter restrictions without clamping a lockdown.

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7 months ago

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Live Mint  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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Firstpost  

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Hindustan Times  

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Live Mint  

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India TV News  

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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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Live Mint  

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6 years, 5 months ago

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India TV News  

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6 years, 5 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Hindustan Times  

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