Ranchi, Oct. 13 -- The Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Dr. Irfan Ansari, today declared that 100 economically weak and critically ill individuals in each district will be specially added to the state's ration card list, ensuring their eligibility for Ayushman Bharat and other health-related schemes.
Dr. Ansari stated, "Due to the Centre's apathy, many poor people have lost their lives for want of treatment. This is extremely unfortunate. I have resolved that as long as I am in office, no poor person will die due to lack of medical care."The Minister informed that the decision was made after several rounds of internal deliberations within the department and is now being implemented across all districts.
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