On Navratri, CM Bhupendra Patel Presents Health-Focused Gift to Gujarat Citizens

Gandhinagar, Sept 2025 : Under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel and in presence of Health Minister Shri Rushikesh Patel, the inauguration ceremony of the Gujarat Karmayogi Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (G-Category) was held in Gandhinagar. During this ceremony, CM launched the scheme and initiated the enrollment process. On this occasion, the Chief Minister symbolically handed over Ayushman cards to the beneficiary officers and employees of this scheme. In addition, the Chief Minister flagged off and inaugurated 94 new 108 ambulances.

The Chief Minister further stated that from today, the “Gujarat Karmayogi Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (G-Category)” has come into effect for All India Services officers serving in Gujarat, as well as for state government officers, employees, pensioners, and their families. With the implementation of this scheme, government officers, employees, and their families will now be able to avail cashless medical treatment of up to Rs. 10 lakh, which will enhance their health and well-being.
 
Furthermore, from today, the network of 108 emergency ambulances—which provide primary treatment to citizens in times of emergency and ensure they reach hospitals within the golden hour—is also being expanded in Gujarat. The newly inaugurated 94 ambulances have been integrated with modern technology, making them more efficient and advanced. This will ensure that citizens can receive necessary treatment during critical times, he added.
 
Chief Secretary Shri Pankaj Joshi, Principal secretary of the Health Department Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi, Commissioner of Health –Urban Shri Harshad Patel, Commissioner of health–Rural Dr. Ratankanvar Charan Gadhvi, along with officers and employees of the Health Department were present at this ceremony.

Source: Information Department, Gujarat