Overview

• The 'Sanjeevani Yojana' will provide free medical treatment for Delhi residents aged 60 and above in both government and private hospitals without any cost limits.
• Arvind Kejriwal stated that registration for the scheme will begin in the coming days, with AAP workers visiting homes to issue registration cards.
• The policy will be implemented only if the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is re-elected in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections in February 2025.
• The announcement follows ongoing disputes between the AAP and BJP regarding the implementation of the central government's Ayushman Bharat health scheme in Delhi.
• The Delhi High Court has urged the state government to address gaps in healthcare access while ensuring existing free medical services are not disrupted.