Delhi High Court Takes Note of Delhi Govt Decision Raising EWS Income Limit for Free Hospital Treatment

The Delhi High Court has taken on record the Delhi Government’s decision to increase the annual income ceiling for Economically Weaker Sections from ₹2.25 lakh to ₹5 lakh for availing free treatment in government hospitals and private hospitals built on concessional land.

The Division Bench directed that wide publicity be given to the revised threshold so that eligible beneficiaries can access treatment. 

The Court also issued directions on the recruitment of medical staff, transparency in diagnostic services, timely filling of vacancies, effective implementation of PM-JAY and PM-ABHIM, and early completion of works at Lok Nayak Hospital. 

The matter is listed for February 13.

[Court On Its Own Motion v. UOI & Ors.]