AI SummaryRajasthan government had announced a scheme to provide free home delivery of medicines for older citizens. The scheme was planned to start with government pensioners and then include everyone over the age of 70 years. Under this scheme, the state government wanted to make health care easier for older people, so they wouldn't have to go to medical stores or hospitals to get medicines.
Scheme has been closed or it was a one time scheme which has been closed by the government.
What is Rajasthan Free Home Delivery Scheme for Medicines?
The free home delivery scheme of medicines was planned to first help over 4 lakh pensioners who retired from government service and who have Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS) card. These pensioners would get their medicines sent directly to their homes. After this, the scheme was to include all older people over 70 years of age in Rajasthan.
Rajasthan Government Health Scheme and State Health Assurance Agency were working to roll out this scheme. A committee with experts from IT, Accounts, and other departments was formed to finish the doorstep delivery plan.
A private agency was to be chosen through a tender process to handle buying and delivering medicines to pensioners' homes under the scheme.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Rajasthan Free Home Delivery Scheme for Medicines |
| Announced By | Rajasthan Government |
| Eligible People | Government pensioners with RGHS card, then citizens above 70 years |
| Benefit | Free home delivery of medicines |
| Planned Start | End of 2025 or early 2026 |
| Official Website | rghs.rajasthan.gov.in |
How You Could Get Medicines Through the Scheme
After the scheme was launched, eligible people could log in to the RGHS portal or a special mobile app and choose "doorstep delivery" or pick up medicines from registered medical stores.
To get the medicines, prescriptions would have to be uploaded on the portal or app after a doctor's visit. The chosen agency would get medicines from registered stores and deliver them to your address.
To make sure delivery goes well, the agency would have your details like name, address, pin-code, and mobile number.
First Phase Rollout in Jaipur and Jodhpur
The scheme was to be first tried out in big cities like Jaipur and Jodhpur, where most pensioners live. This was to be a pilot based rollout in these two cities and after gathering feedback on multiple parameters, the scheme was to be improved and then launched in the entire state.
After the first phase, the scheme was to include all older people over 70. This scheme was taking inspiration from Tamil Nadu's successful door-to-door ration delivery scheme and may require help of ASHA workers with medicine delivery. Rajasthan government also runs Varishth Nagrik Tirth Yatra Yojana, which gives free pilgrimage tours to senior citizens aged 60 years and above.
What is the Scheme Start Date
Government wanted to start this scheme by the end of 2025 or early 2026, around government's second anniversary. The goal of this scheme was to make lines at hospitals shorter and give older people simple access to important medicines at home.
FAQ's
Is Rajasthan free home delivery scheme for medicines still running?
No. The scheme was announced as an upcoming scheme but it has been closed and is not accepting any applications.
Who was eligible for this scheme?
Government pensioners with a Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS) card were the first target group. After that, the scheme was to cover all citizens above 70 years of age.
Where can I check RGHS details?
You can check RGHS details on the official website at rghs.rajasthan.gov.in.