Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept. 26: Ayushman Pakhwada is being observed from September 20 to 30, 2024 to mark 6 years of Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and 3 years of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). As part of the observance, an orientation session was organized by the State Health Agency, A&N Islands for the students of 3rd Year MBBS Part-I (batch –2021), Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences, A & N Islands.

The orientation session was led by Dr. P Lal, Nodal Officer, State Health Agency, A & N Islands who sensitized the students about the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. The Nodal Officer explained the benefits, eligibility criteria and operational aspects of the AB-PMJAY scheme. In addition, he enlightened the students about the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The students were encouraged to download the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) app and create an ABHA card for themselves and their family members. He also exhorted the students to disseminate information regarding both the schemes with their friends & relatives and within their community.