New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- The Congress party launched a nationwide "Save ECHS" campaign, alleging that the Modi government is deliberately weakening the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) by starving it of funds and administrative support. The party on Friday claims that the scheme, which provides medical facilities to ex-servicemen, is facing a crisis due to a shortage of funds, inadequate infrastructure, and staff constraints.
Addressing mediapersons here, Colonel (Retired) Rohit Chaudhry, Chairman of the Congress party's Ex-servicemen Department, warned that if Rs 14,000 crore is not released for ECHS by January 30, ex-servicemen will launch a major agitation in Delhi.
"The Modi government has failed to provide adequate funds t...