Arogya Raksha scheme

Andhra Pradesh Government launches NTR Arogya Raksha Scheme

Question: Which of the following state has launched the Arogya Raksha scheme?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Rajasthan
Ans: (b)
Related facts:

  • On 01 January 2017; Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday launched a new health scheme christened Arogya Raksha.
  • It will offer medical insurance to those who were not covered under any of the existing health schemes of the state government.
  • To avail of the benefits of Arogya Raksha one needs to pay `100 per month per head.
  • Under this scheme health insurance cover is offered up to `2 lakh and free treatment can be had for 1,044 listed health ailments in any of the 432 corporate hospitals and 80 government hospitals in the state.

Reference:
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