Dr. Manoj Govil, Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, inaugurated a Medical Health Check-up Camp on 20^th September 2024, under Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir campaign, organised by the Departments of Economic Affairs, Expenditure and Revenue, Ministry of Finance, in North Block. 

Two general physicians from Rural Health Training Centre, Najafgarh, and an ophthalmologist, from Sharp Sight Eye Centre, New Delhi, checked various health parameters at the two camps set up inside the premises of North Block.

 More than 100 Safai Mitras and contractual staff, who had undergone medical blood tests on 17.09.2024, were clinically assessed by doctors based on their lab reports. 

During his address to the Safai Mitra, Dr. Govil informed the Safai Mitra that the Central Government scheme PM-Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) provides a free-of-cost health cover upto Rs. 5 lakh to underprivileged people. Dr. Govil further directed the organising Departments to provide medicines prescribed by doctors to Safai Mitra on priority basis. 

The one-day camp continued till evening and concluded with a facilitation of the doctors and their assistants for making their services available for the camp. As a token of appreciation, the Additional Secretary (Personnel) also presented certificates and bouquets for their invaluable service.

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