State Government has approved a single window system to benefit the HIV positive with Government scheme.
The HIV positive persons would now have to apply at the Integrated Counselling and Test Centre (ICTC) of medical college and Government hospitals for taking benefits of various Government schemes. A decision regarding the same was taken at a meeting of Aids Control Committee, presided over by the Director, Health Services, Ranu Sahu.
According to official sources, the meeting approved for the single window system for benefitting the HIV positives with the social security schemes.
The meeting also discussed obout framing a work-plan for the purpose and agreed on having a single window system so that the deceased had not to go anywhere else.
As they come at the ICTCs to take medicines, they were asked to apply for the Government schemes at the same centers.
All this process would be completely confidential and the identity of them would not be disclosed. They will get free ration card for ‘Antyodaya Yojana’, free bus pass for city buses, Noni Suraksha Yojana, Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Scheme etc.