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Ayushman Bharat Diwas was celebrated at North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) on Tuesday.

The celebration was to commemorate the first anniversary of Ayushman Bharat.

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This was stated in a press release issued from the institute.

On this occasion, a role play was enacted to create awareness about Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS) and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and availing benefits under the scheme.

Saplings were planted by the chief guest, Prof (Dr) D M Thappa, Director NEIGRIHMS; Skhemjingmut Law, IT manager State Health Authority; Prof A C Phukan, Dean; D T Umdor, deputy director and Prof N Topno, medical superintendent to celebrate the occasion.

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An information desk kiosk was also opened for patients to avail information through brochures and pamphlets about the schemes during the Ayushman Pakhwada.