The Health ministry is planning to launch a new scheme called "Health Protection Scheme" which will be sponsored by the Central Government and will replace many existing health schemes even those catering to BPL families. In this scheme proposed by the government, around 8 crore families will be provided a cover of Rs 50,000 and also offer packages of special top-up benefit solely for senior citizens of India. As per the suggestions of the Health ministry, a National Health Agency may also be set-up for effective implementation the scheme.
