Karnataka Gruha Arogya Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• The Karnataka Government, known for its beneficial schemes, has come up with a Health Care Scheme called as "Gruha Arogya Yojana".
• Scheme offers door to door health screening of 6 major Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
• Under this screening, preliminary check up of some common cancers such as Oral, Breast and Cervical will also be conducted.
• According to the statistics, Non Communicable Disease (NCDs) contributed 68% of deaths globally and 60% of deaths in India.
• In recent times, its prevalence keeps on increasing year on year, with Karnataka being one of the most affected states.
• To inhibit this rising percentage and to prevent premature deaths prominent in the young generation due to these Non Communicable diseases, the state government launched the "Gruha Arogya Yojana".
• With the launch of Gruha Arogya Yojana, the state government aims to reduce the complications and premature mortality rate caused by these Non Communicable Diseases.
• The scheme aims to provide early detection of these NCDs in underprivileged beneficiaries, who are not aware of it.
• Scheme will also be known by other names such as "Karnataka Gruha Arogya Scheme".
• Government looking to launch this scheme in a phased manner, covering eighth districts in the first phase and will expand statewide by January.
• The 8 district across four divisions that are going to receive door to door health screening benefits of Gruha Arogya Yojana in the first phase are : -
  • Ramanagara and Tumakuru in Bengaluru Division.
  • Belagavi and Gadag in the Belagavi Division.
  • Ballari and Yadgir in the Kalaburagi Division.
  • Dakshina Kannada and Mysruru in the Myusuru Division.
• People aged 30 years and above are eligible to receive Gruha Arogya Yojana benefits.
• Medical screening facilities under the scheme specifically for poor and vulnerable sections of societies.
• The primary objective of the scheme is not only to detect the diseases but also to provide proper medication facility from these life threatening diseases.
• A team of 4 members, including CHO (Community Health Officer), ASHA Worker, Health Inspecting Officer, and Primary Health Officer will conduct the door to door screening.
• During their visits, they will not only perform screening but also raise awareness about popular NCDs; such as hypertension, diabetes, cervical, mouth and breast cancer.
• These door to door health screening will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, covering 20 homes each day.
• During health screening, if anyone is diagnosed with cancer, he/she will be referred to the nearest community health centre or taluka hospital for further confirmation and treatment.
• On the other hand, people showing signs of hypertension or diabetes will receive teleconsultation from the doctors.
• If doctors confirm the same, free medication will be provided to them for the next three months.
• Scheme will also offer counselling to individuals about the risk factors of sleep apnea, BMI imbalances, Smoking, and addiction of Alcohol.
• All cases of Non Communicable Disease will be updated by the CHOs on their portal along with patient ABHA IDs.
• In the second stage of Gruha Arogya Yojana, the government will organize monthly health camps at Ayushman Arogya Mandir, focusing on follow up and management of Non communicable Disease.
• Department of Health and Family Welfare Services, Karnataka, will be the nodal authority of the scheme to oversee its proper implementation.
• Funded by National Health Mission (NHM), the state government earmarked a budget for Gruha Arogya Yojana is Rs. 92.75 Cr.
  

Scheme Benefits

• The state government aims to provide the following benefit under its Gruha Arogya Yojana : -
  • Doorstep Health Screening Facilities.
  • Infectious and non-infectious diseases will be detected and treated.
  • Offer Free Medical Facilities to poor and vulnerable sections of society.
  • Monitoring of Blood Pressure, Diabetes and other life threatening diseases like heart attacks, kidney failure, and some common cancers such as oral, breasts and cervical cancer.
  • Free medicines for diabetes and hypertension.

Eligibility Requirements

• Although the Gruha Arogya Yojana is for the citizens for Karnataka, but specific criteria must be fulfilled to receive its benefits : -
  • Beneficiaries must be domiciled resident of Karnataka.
  • Beneficiary aged 30 and above are eligible.
  • Both men and women will receive medical screening benefits.
  • Applicants must belong to the poor and vulnerable section of society.

Required Documents

• The government has not share detailed information about the list of documents required to avail Gruha Arogya Yojana benefit. The list curated below are just for reference purposes. Beneficiaries can contact the ASHA Workers for further updates. Any update will be informed here.
  • Aadhaar Card.
  • Ration Card.
  • Address Proof.
  • Mobile Number.
  • ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) ID.
  • Others as requested by the officials.

Steps to Apply

• Gruha Arogya Yojana is a door to door campaign providing free screening to its beneficiaries.
• As official guidelines of Gruha Arogya Yojana are yet to be released, we need to wait whether its application is invited or not.
• If authority invites the applications, applicants can apply for it.
• Authority likely to invite Gruha Arogya Yojana application form either online or offline.
• Online application form for Gruha Arogya Yojana will be submitted through department portal or scheme dedicated portal.
• For offline applications, beneficiaries need to collect the Gruha Arogya Yojana applications from the designated authority.
• Beneficiaries must carefully fill their details in the application form.
• Share the requested documents and submit your applications.
• Once we receive any update on this we will update the same here.

Relevant Links

• Gruha Arogya Yojana Application Link is currently unavailable and likely to be released soon.
• Gruha Arogya Yojana Guidelines are yet to be released by the officials.
• Department of Health and Family Welfare Services, Karnataka.

Contact Information

• Gruha Arogya Yojana Helpline Number are yet to be released by the officials.