Delhi News: 'Delhi Health Scheme' vs 'Ayushman Yojana' Sparks New Debate on Pollution Crisis

The role of governments is to provide citizens with quality facilities, but in Delhi, government health services have become a political battleground between the central and state governments. On Dhanteras, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a gift under the Ayushman Bharat scheme specifically benefiting senior citizens over 70, aimed at enhancing healthcare for the elderly. However, shortly after, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stepped in, promoting Delhi’s unique healthcare model, showcasing it as an alternative to the central scheme. This has intensified the ongoing political rivalry over health provisions in the capital, with both sides presenting their models as the better solution for public welfare. While the central government emphasizes nationwide healthcare benefits like the Ayushman Bharat scheme, the Delhi government touts its localized, comprehensive health infrastructure. This clash of approaches is now under scrutiny as both governments seek to win public favor, each pushing for a model they claim best serves the citizens.