Review Meeting on Saturation of AB PM-JAY and Aadhaar Held at DC Office, Leh
17/01/2026
Leh, January 17 (KIP)-Sonam Nurboo, JKAS, Additional District Development Commissioner, Leh, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of saturation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri–Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and Aadhaar coverage in the district. The meeting was held at the Mini Conference Hall, DC Office, Leh.
During the meeting, a detailed review was conducted on the issuance of AB PM-JAY health cards (Golden Cards). Issues related to discrepancies and duplication in ration card data were discussed, particularly their impact on village-wise beneficiary figures. It was emphasized that accurate village-wise data of residents is essential to achieve complete saturation under the scheme.
To address these discrepancies, it was decided that a committee would be constituted to conduct village-level surveys for the segregation of data relating to Army and paramilitary personnel will be carried out to clearly identify eligible civilian beneficiaries.
Follow-up actions, including the issuance of formal communications by the committee, were discussed to ensure the timely achievement of targets.
The meeting also reviewed Aadhaar enrolment for children in the 0–5 years age group. It was informed that enrolment in this category would be strengthened with the active support of ICDS functionaries to improve coverage.
The Additional District Development Commissioner directed all concerned departments to ensure close inter-departmental coordination, data accuracy, and time-bound action to achieve full saturation of AB PM-JAY and Aadhaar in the district.
The meeting was attended by the Director, AB PM-JAY, Ladakh; Chief Education Officer, Leh; Chief Medical Officer, Leh; District Informatics Officer, NIC, Leh; Assistant Director, FCS & CA, Leh; and Assistant Manager, UIDAI, Ladakh.