Agra: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Shikshak Cashless Chikitsa Suvidha Yojana’, offering cashless healthcare coverage of up to ₹5 lakh to more than 1.28 lakh teachers, employees and their dependent family members across the state.
The scheme was launched during the Chief Minister’s visit to Agra. On the occasion, the Higher Education Department also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab National Bank (PNB) to provide additional insurance and social security benefits to teachers and non-teaching staff.
Teachers and Employees to Get Cashless Treatment Up to ₹5 Lakh
Under the new Mukhyamantri Shikshak Cashless Chikitsa Suvidha Yojana, eligible teachers, employees and their dependent family members working in various higher education institutions will be able to access cashless treatment of up to ₹5 lakh.
The scheme covers eligible beneficiaries associated with:
- Universities in Uttar Pradesh
- Government-aided colleges
- Self-financed courses
- Self-financed colleges
Treatment will be available at empanelled government and private hospitals across the state.
Beneficiaries will be able to avail themselves of the scheme from the first day of issuance of their health card. The coverage will include expenses related to hospitalisation, treatment, medicines and discharge, subject to the applicable scheme provisions.
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More Than 1,900 Treatment Packages Covered
The cashless healthcare scheme includes more than 1,900 treatment packages, covering a wide range of medical conditions and procedures.
The packages include treatment for:
- Cancer
- Heart-related diseases
- Kidney-related diseases
- Complex surgeries
- Other serious medical conditions
The scheme will be implemented through SACHIS, with treatment provided at the rates prescribed under the Ayushman Bharat framework.
An online portal has been activated for the registration of eligible teachers and employees. A health card distribution campaign will also be conducted across all districts to ensure beneficiaries can access the facility.
PNB MoU Offers Additional Insurance Benefits
The Higher Education Department has also entered into an MoU with Punjab National Bank to provide additional social security and insurance benefits to teachers and employees.
The benefits include:
- Personal accident insurance: Up to ₹1.50 crore
- Air accident insurance: Up to ₹3 crore
- Hospital cash benefit: Up to ₹60,000
- Term life insurance: Up to ₹12 lakh
The government said the initiative is aimed at providing teachers and employees with stronger health security and financial protection.
CM Yogi Warns Officials Over Damaged Roads
During his Agra visit, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also reviewed development works and the law-and-order situation with senior officials.
He expressed displeasure over the failure to repair roads damaged during the laying of pipelines under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure that roads damaged during project work are properly restored by the concerned contractors.
He warned that if restoration work is found to be unsatisfactory:
- The concerned contractors should be blacklisted.
- FIRs should be registered against responsible officials where warranted.
The directions are aimed at ensuring better accountability and preventing prolonged inconvenience to residents due to infrastructure projects.
CM Directs Officials Not to Remove Street Vendors Without Alternative Arrangements
CM Yogi also instructed officials to ensure that street vendors and roadside sellers are not removed without proper arrangements.
He directed authorities to provide eligible vendors with designated spaces in accordance with rules and ensure that they are accommodated in appropriate vending zones.
The move is aimed at balancing urban development with the livelihood concerns of street vendors.
Ayushman Card and Pending Hospital Payments Reviewed
The Chief Minister directed the Health Department to expedite the resolution of issues related to Ayushman cards. He also asked officials to ensure the early settlement of pending payments owed to empanelled hospitals, so that healthcare services under the scheme can continue smoothly.
Focus on Proper Use of DBT Funds for Basic Education
CM Yogi also reviewed the implementation of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under the Basic Education Department.
He instructed officials to organise regular meetings with parents to ensure that the funds transferred directly into their bank accounts are being used appropriately for the intended purpose.
The Chief Minister emphasised the need for effective monitoring of government schemes so that financial assistance reaches beneficiaries and delivers the intended benefits.
Scheme Aims to Strengthen Health and Financial Security
The launch of the Mukhyamantri Shikshak Cashless Chikitsa Suvidha Yojana, along with the insurance benefits under the PNB MoU, is expected to provide greater health and financial security to teachers, employees and their families.
With cashless treatment of up to ₹5 lakh, more than 1,900 treatment packages and additional insurance protection, the initiative seeks to strengthen the social security framework for the higher education workforce in Uttar Pradesh.
