Summary
They don’t need to pay first; the government will cover the cost later.
The program is part of a celebration of 25 years of public service.
City leaders like the chief minister and other officials helped launch it.
Key Points
4 points1
The Delhi Jal Board introduced a cash‑free medical facility for roughly 50,000 pensioners and their families.
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Beneficiaries can receive treatment immediately without paying upfront, and the government reimburses the cost later.
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The scheme is included in the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’, a program marking 25 years of service by the Prime Minister.
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Important officials, including the chief minister, ministers, and the board’s vice chairman, attended the launch ceremony.
New Words to Learn
11 wordspensioner
someone who gets money after stopping work because they are older
cashless
no need to pay money at the time of service
reimbursement
getting money back later for a payment you already made
initiative
a new plan to improve something
accessible
easy for people to use or get
retired
no longer working because of age
facility
a service that helps people
chief minister
the head of a state government in India
minister
a government official responsible for a specific area
vice chairman
a person who helps lead an organization
Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
a government program celebrating 25 years of public service
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