The State Government on Wednesday decided to increase the healthcare cover for women under the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7 lakh.
An announcement in this regard was made by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik after holding a meeting of Ama Gaon Ama Bikash programme at the State Secretariat here.
During the meeting, a woman Mamata Padiami of Kalimela in Malkangiri district requested the Chief Minister to increase the health assistance for women under the BSKY.
“I have taken note of the suggestion.
So, the health cover would be increased from Rs 5 lakh to 7 lakh,” said Patnaik. “This historic move, a first in country, will benefit lakhs of women and assure adequate healthcare coverage. From Mission Shakti to Mamata and Khushi to land rights & houses, 50 per cent reservation in panchayats to free bicycles and hostels for girls, Odisha stands for women. The enhanced BSKY cover is yet another step for women and also for healthy, happy and empowered Odisha,” the Chief Minister tweeted.