BPS representation answered : Provision of OPD consultation and related investigation for RELHS Beneficiaries from specialists of Private Hospitals empanelled by Railways—As a pilot project for the next 03 years from 01.11.2024 to 31.10.2027.

 BPS representation answered:

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA / भारत सरकार

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS / रेल मंत्रालय

(RAILWAY BOARD / रेलवे बोर्ड)

No. 2023/H/28/1/RELHS/Empanelled(CGHS) New Delhi, dated 02.01.2025

To:

General Manager(s),

All Indian Railways,

Including PUs, RDSO & NAIR

Sub: Provision of OPD consultation and related investigation for RELHS Beneficiaries from specialists of Private Hospitals empanelled by Railways—As a pilot project for the next 03 years from 01.11.2024 to 31.10.2027.Ref: Railway Board's letter of even number dated 19.09.2023. (Copy enclosed)

Kind attention is invited to Railway Board's letter cited under reference wherein policy guidelines on the provision of OPD consultation and related investigation for RELHS Beneficiaries aged 75 years and above from specialists of Private Hospitals empanelled by Railways, as a pilot project for one year from 01.11.2023 to  31.10.2024, have been issued.

The pilot project has been examined in the Board's office in consultation with the Finance Directorate and with the approval of the competent authority. It has been decided that the pilot project is extended to RELHS Beneficiaries aged 70 years and above for the next 03 years, i.e., from 01.11.2024 to 31.10.2027.

Other terms and conditions will remain unchanged.

Zonal Railways are advised to give wide publicity amongst RELHS beneficiaries regarding the same.

Sd/-

(Dr. Namita Negi)

Executive Director, Health (G)

Railway Board

Copy to:

1. The Principal Director of Audit, All Indian Railways including PUs, RDSO & NAIR.

2. Dy. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (Railways), Room No. 224, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi.

For Member Finance / Railway Board