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February 10, 2015

Health insurance for BPL families – Bengal shows the way

West Bengal Government, under the leadership of CM Ms Mamata Banerjee, is committed to the mission “Health for all.” From fair price shops to fair price diagnostic centres to free beds, WB has witnessed a sea change in health infrastructure.

At present, West Bengal has enrolled more than 56 lakh BPL families for scheme of health insurance. West Bengal is at number 2, only after Bihar, in terms of enrolment. All 19 districts are covered under the scheme. 602 hospitals are enlisted for the scheme which includes 544 private hospitals and 62 public hospitals.

Shown below is performance of the top 5 states:

Source: www.rsby.gov.in

February 28, 2015
All India Trinamool Congress National Committee Reconstituted
February 28, 2015
Trinamool’s reaction to Union Budget 2015
February 28, 2015
Common man, SMEs – big gainers in West Bengal Budget 2015-16
February 28, 2015
Corporates hail ‘positive’ West Bengal Budget 2015-16
February 28, 2015
In Conversation with… West Bengal Finance Minister Dr Amit Mitra
February 27, 2015
This is a budget for Maa, Mati, Manush: WB CM on Bengal Budget 2015
February 27, 2015
Gross Value Added of Bengal 10.48% in 2014-15
February 27, 2015
TMC MPs raise the issue of sick jute and handloom industry
February 27, 2015
WB CM proposes a number of schemes for poor at the Assembly
February 27, 2015
Govt did not keep promise of lowering Rail fare: WB CM
February 26, 2015
Central Govt is a name-changer not game-changer: TMC in Parliament
February 26, 2015
West Bengal achieves milestone of prompt affordable quality Land Records System
February 26, 2015
Trinamool reacts to Railway Budget 2015
February 26, 2015
NIA probe finds no link between Saradha and Bardhaman blast
February 26, 2015
Insult to Mother Teresa is an insult to all Bharat Ratna awardees: Derek in RS
February 26, 2015
No other State in the country is as ‘debt-stressed’ as West Bengal: WB CM
February 26, 2015
Five women only police stations being set up in Kolkata
February 25, 2015
WB CM asks for setting up swine flu test labs in Kolkata and North Bengal
February 25, 2015
WB CM demands immediate withdrawal of the Land Acquisition Ordinance
February 24, 2015
WB CM expresses concern on rising incidents of Swine flu
February 23, 2015
Ms Mamata Banerjee conveys best wishes to the Secondary Examinees
February 23, 2015
WB Govt to concretise bridges and link Rivers to combat flood
February 22, 2015
West Bengal Assembly set to be WiFi enabled
February 21, 2015
People of both countries will work together: WB CM at Bangladesh
February 21, 2015
Thank you for the warm hospitality: WB CM to Bangladesh
February 21, 2015
WB CM meets Bangladesh PM at Ganabhavan, Dhaka
February 21, 2015
WB CM pays homage at Dhaka Shahid Minar on 21 Feb
February 20, 2015
WB CM pays tribute to Bangabandhu at Dhanmandi
February 20, 2015
Baithaki Bangla to strengthen cultural ties between two sides of Bengal: WB CM
February 20, 2015
Bengal to get 10 more women police stations
February 20, 2015
West Bengal all set to get its first Sanskrit University
February 20, 2015
Warm welcome for West Bengal Chief Minister at Dhaka
February 20, 2015
Benefits galore for Organised and Unorganised Workers in Bengal
February 19, 2015
Bhasa Andolon has strengthened ties between West Bengal and Bangladesh: WB CM
February 19, 2015
Constantly work for the people: Subrata Bakshi to Trinamool workers
February 19, 2015
50 days of Mamata Banerjee on Twitter
February 19, 2015
WB CM to visit Bangladesh today to attend ‘Bhasha Dibas’
February 19, 2015
Digitised ration cards in Bengal from Poila Boishakh
February 19, 2015
Rajarhat to get education hub
February 18, 2015
Trinamool consistently opposed draconian Land Bill: Derek
February 18, 2015
Investments worth Rs 1 lakh crore in the offing: WB CM at Purulia
February 18, 2015
WB Govt to provide free ‘stent’ for angioplasty to the poor
February 18, 2015
WB Govt formulates index for irrigation water distribution
February 17, 2015
British House of Lords delegation meets WB CM
February 17, 2015
Bengal PG course for making specialised doctors now a National Model
February 16, 2015
35.2% of Trinamool MPs are Women
February 16, 2015
Bengal Bypoll: Mamata Banerjee’s reaction on TMC’s huge victory
February 16, 2015
Bengal Bypolls: TMC victorious in Bongaon and Krishnaganj
February 16, 2015
WB CM inaugurates a number of projects at Purulia
February 15, 2015
Inclusive growth – Bengal leads the way
February 14, 2015
Let us keep politics out of governance: Derek O’Brien
February 14, 2015
Organisational changes in Trinamool Congress
February 14, 2015
Green Energy for the City Lights
February 14, 2015
Fair price for paddy – Bengal shows the way
February 13, 2015
Peaceful polling in the Bengal bypolls
February 13, 2015
How to obtain a Micro Business Credit Card
February 13, 2015
WB CM inaugurates Bangla Sangeet Mela
February 13, 2015
We are committed to providing social security to workers : WB CM at Shramik Mela
February 13, 2015
Kolkata Municipal Corporation plans developmental projects for future
February 12, 2015
Remember that people are dependent on you: WB CM to bus-auto-taxi employees
February 12, 2015
WiFi Kolkata – One week after launch, positive response pours in
February 12, 2015
KMC – Kolkata My City
February 11, 2015
There is need for communicative policing: WB CM
February 11, 2015
India will soon witness BJP’s end: Abhishek Banerjee in Krishnaganj
February 11, 2015
Bengal Tourism to promote ‘Little Europe’ along the river Hooghly
February 11, 2015
First time in India – WB Govt launches Micro Business Credit Card
February 10, 2015
Never disrespect people in a democracy: WB CM at Rampurhat
February 10, 2015
Delhi Election turning point of present political situation: Mamata Banerjee
February 10, 2015
Health insurance for BPL families – Bengal shows the way
February 10, 2015
WB Govt gives nod to two new townships at Rajarhaat
February 9, 2015
Bengal surging ahead in Horticulture
February 9, 2015
Bengal number one in 100 Days’ Work : WB CM at Mati Tirtha, Bardhaman
February 8, 2015
Mamata Banerjee stole BJP’s thunder: Abhishek Banerjee at Bongaon
February 7, 2015
Mamata Banerjee’s books strike a chord with readers at Kolkata Book Fair
February 7, 2015
Happy hours on WiFi Street
February 7, 2015
WB Govt to promote homestays at tourist spots
February 6, 2015
WB Govt to promote medical tourism
February 6, 2015
Breakthrough in Hilsa production in Bengal
February 6, 2015
Social Media gives high-five for WiFi Kolkata
February 5, 2015
Statement on Srinjoy Bose’s resignation: Derek O’Brien
February 5, 2015
Women empowerment: WB Govt to provide vocational training to girls
February 5, 2015
WB CM launches ‘WiFi Kolkata’ with a groupfie
February 4, 2015
State educational body ties up with UK for teachers’ training
February 4, 2015
Water for all: Bengal shows the way
February 3, 2015
TMC RS MPs to meet Vice President on Feb 6
February 3, 2015
KMC Clean City project to turn Kolkata vat-free
February 3, 2015
Land clearance in Bengal just a click away
February 2, 2015
Trinamool to protest against anti people ordinances: Partha Chatterjee
February 2, 2015
WB CM gives away Tele Akademi Awards
February 1, 2015
WB CM Mamata Banerjee urges immediate steps for electoral reforms