Are you tired of visiting government offices or public service centers to get Ayushman card made? If yes, then now you do not need to worry at all. The government has taken a great initiative for your convenience, through which you can now make Ayushman card sitting at home through your smartphone. Now neither will you have to stand in long queues at offices nor will you have to wait for hours by calling customer care.
Keeping in view the difficulties of common people, the government has launched a special WhatsApp chatbot named ‘Ayushman Sarathi’. With the help of this chatbot, you can avail the services of ‘Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana’ (AB PM-JAY) 24 hours a day. This chatbot developed by the National Health Authority (NHA) is completely secure and is directly connected to the digital system of the scheme through API technology.
According to the Health Ministry, through this chatbot you can not only make a new card but can also complete many other important tasks in a jiffy. You can check your eligibility, complete e-KYC, link your card to Aadhaar and even lock or unlock the card if needed.
Not only this, services to ‘Ayushman Vayo Vandana Card’ for senior citizens above 70 years of age are also available here. You can view your treatment history, find nearby hospitals, and lodge complaints as well as give feedback on the services you receive from the hospital. Its main objective is to make government services transparent and accessible to the common citizen.