Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday launched the distribution of smart health cards under the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) in Malkangiri district. On the launching, Patnaik said, Today, the BSKY is being launched in a new way, which will come into effect on September 1,"  For me, every life is precious. I wish everyone to be healthy. Money should never be a barrier for treatment. Everyone should remain healthy and work for the betterment of their families." With this card people can avail quality healthcare services in as many as 200 hospital chains of the country including Odisha. Out of a total 4.3 crores population of the state, about 3.5 crores people from 96 lakh families will be benefited through this scheme.

"About 3.5 crore people of 96 lakh families will get benefit from the move. In this type of no frills system, a person will simply go to a hospital with the card and avail all the treatments without any hassle," Patnaik added.

Sukri Dhangda Majhi from Bonda community was the first recipient of the Smart Health Card. As per the information by the CMO, under this scheme, the families can avail  treatment upto Rs 5 lakhs per annum while women members of the family can avail treatment upto to Rs 10 lakh.

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