AIIMS Deoghar Joins Hands With ECHS: Cashless Medical Treatment Facility Now Open for 1.2 Lakh Ex-Servicemen and Dependents

In a major healthcare milestone for military veterans and their families across the region, AIIMS Deoghar has officially integrated with the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS). This landmark collaboration will extend high-end, cashless medical treatment facilities to approximately 1.2 lakh ex-servicemen and their eligible dependents spanning across Jharkhand and Bihar, including personnel stationed at the vital Ramgarh Cantonment.Memorandum of Understanding Signed at AIIMS Deoghar CampusThe formal agreement was sealed during a special ceremony held at the AIIMS Deoghar campus, where an official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was executed between AIIMS Deoghar and the Regional Centre of ECHS Ranchi.The high-profile event witnessed the presence of key military and medical leadership, including Major General Jitendra Singh (VSM, Director of the ECHS Regional Centre and General Officer Commanding, Jharkhand-Bihar Sub Area), Colonel Mukul Verma from Station Headquarters Ramgarh Cantt, and Prof. (Dr.) Nitin M. Gangane, Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Deoghar.How Eligible Beneficiaries Can Access Cashless HealthcareThis strategic partnership marks a massive leap forward in ensuring that war veterans, retired defense personnel, and their families have seamless access to state-of-the-art and specialized medical care without financial strain.Under the newly implemented protocols, eligible ECHS beneficiaries can easily avail of these comprehensive cashless healthcare services directly through the dedicated Ayushman Bharat counter established within AIIMS Deoghar, bridging the gap between advanced medical infrastructure and those who served the nation.