Govt. extends ECHS benefits to medically boarded-out cadets

The Union Government approved the expansion of the former Servicemen Contribution Health Program (ECHS) assistance to civil servants who are attributed to military training or invalidated without being trained for medical reasons that can be attributed to military training or aggravated.

Students who participate in institutions such as the National Defense Academy (NDA), Indian Military Academy (IMA) and civil servants Education Academy (OTA) are usually a life -long disabled with their desire to serve the country. However, since the former maid (ESM) status is not given, they are not suitable for Echs facilities so far.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the new measures that apply to students who are medically before completing their training and future lawsuits are trying to alleviate the human and financial burden on the affected families. Without creating a precedent for other categories, the government has approved quality medical care for such students, subject to certain conditions. Importantly, one -time subscription fee of 1.2 Lakh, which is currently valid for ESM officers, will be waived for these students.

Every year, only few students are affected, while their families face significant financial and emotional challenges. Currently, such students are given an old Gratia payment with a disability award of 20% to 100% depending on violence. With the extension of ECHS, the Ministry added that they can access cash -free and non -capacity health services, including the treatment of free OPD and EMPANLED hospitals in polyclinics.

Launched in April 2003, Echs provides comprehensive medical care to old soldiers and their dependents through 30 regional centers in India, 448 outpatient clinics and more than 3,000 employees. With approximately 63 Lakh benefits, the program has become a vital column of experienced prosperity – now expanded to support young students who were disabled in the field of education.