Administrative Error in Ayushman Bharat Scheme in Chhattisgarh

A distressing event took place at Ambikapur Medical College Hospital. The family of a late police constable got an automated recovery message 42 days after he passed away. Dev Narayan Ram died on June 30, 2026. His status was updated in the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana portal by mistake on August 11.

Hospital action regarding data error

Hospital management said a delay in data entry caused this mistake. They confirmed the card was only used during the patient's four-day treatment. Still, the error caused deep pain to his widow, Seema Kujur. The staff member who made the error is off duty now. This shows a need for better data management in public welfare systems to make sure departments take responsibility and prevent such painful mistakes for families.