Health Minister of India launched Revamped Central Government Health Scheme Website and Mobile App MyCGHS.

Why in News

• Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally launched the revamped CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) website and mobile app, “MyCGHS”, today in the presence of Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare.

Why it is Important

• This website linked with a mobile app is an important and timely step towards catering to India’s increasing digital penetration.
• The website has several updated features which shall hugely benefit more than 40 lakhs beneficiaries (both in-service and retired personnel) with real-time information from the convenience of their homes.”
• The basket of services is enlarged with the revamped website. With the newly provided feature of tele-consultation, CGHS beneficiaries can seek expert advice directly through teleconsultation.
• With these improved facilities, CGHS aims to further increase its outreach to beneficiaries with ease of providing various facilities.