The health insurance scheme for unorganised workers launched by the Government of India holds the potential to effect a socio-economic change of far reaching significance. The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY), launched formally last year, will provide coverage for the families of the unorganised sector workers below the poverty line. What distinguishes this from other social schemes is the application of user-friendly information technology. The scheme provides cashle ss health insurance cover up to Rs.30,000 for all the eligible families.
A smart approach to public health
by , The Hindu, 19 November, 2008