Rajkot: A divyang (specially-abled) man from Rajkot, Vipul Pitroda, experienced a heartwarming moment when Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally responded to a letter he had written, expressing gratitude for the life-saving treatment his daughter received under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).
When Vipul’s young daughter was critically ill and diagnosed with a six-inch-long tumour in her abdomen, he was financially incapable of affording the necessary medical treatment.
As a father responsible not just for his daughter but also for his wife, parents, and another child, Vipul was under immense stress.
Affected by polio and living with a physical disability, he felt cornered — until a friend informed him about the benefits of PM-JAY.
The Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme, a flagship initiative of the Narendra Modi-led central government, provides secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year.
It is designed to ensure that even the poorest families in India can access high-quality healthcare without facing financial distress.
Sharing his story in a video message, Vipul said, “I am differently abled due to polio, but I’ve never lost hope. I have the responsibility of my wife, two children, and my parents. Unfortunately, my daughter was diagnosed with a serious illness. Her abdomen began to swell, and doctors detected a six-inch-long tumour. I had no money for her treatment, but a friend told me about PM-JAY.”
He said that PM-JAY relieved him of all his financial burdens, and his daughter received the “best care, lifting a huge weight off my shoulders.” “I thanked the nurses, staff, and doctors. However, I couldn’t thank the Prime Minister. So I wrote him a letter, expressing gratitude for saving not only my daughter’s life but also giving me a new lease on life,” he said.
The Prime Minister replied personally, assuring him that “no one stands alone in India.” The scheme continues to make a significant difference in the lives of countless families across India, giving them not only medical relief but also hope and dignity in times of crisis. (IANS)
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