GORAKHPUR, June 18 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday assured full financial assistance to patients suffering from serious illnesses who do not possess Ayushman Bharat cards.

During the Janata Darshan at the Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhawan auditorium within Gorakhnath Temple complex in Gorakhpur on Wednesday, CM Yogi directed officials to prepare cost estimates for such patients to facilitate aid through the Chief Minister's Discretionary Fund.

Emphasising that lack of funds should not delay medical treatment, he said the government will ensure the best possible care. He also ordered officials to ensure all eligible individuals are issued Ayushman Bharat cards without delay.

"Get an estimate from the doctor,...