Dual Health Insurance Benefit for ESIC Insured Individuals and Nationwide U-WIN Portal Launched

**Dual Health Insurance Benefit for ESIC Insured Individuals and Nationwide U-WIN Portal Launched**  

**Increased Coverage and New Digital Platform Aim to Strengthen India’s Health System**  

In a major update to India's health insurance framework, individuals insured under the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) can now access both ESIC and Ayushman Bharat coverage. Unlike many government programs, ESIC premiums are funded by contributions from both employers and employees rather than taxpayer money. This enhancement means that ESIC beneficiaries, along with those holding private health insurance, gain an extra layer of health protection through Ayushman Bharat.

**U-WIN Portal to Streamline Vaccinations**

In the same event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of the U-WIN portal, a digital platform designed to manage vaccinations for pregnant women and children across India. Expected to support approximately 2.9 crore pregnant women and 2.6 crore children each year, the U-WIN portal aims to ensure that essential vaccines reach those in need on time. Part of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s Universal Immunization Programme, the initiative covers vaccination schedules from birth up to 16 years for 12 preventable diseases.

The U-WIN portal, created as a Made-in-India project, will generate secure digital identities for its beneficiaries, enabling easy access to vaccination records. This will simplify the process for both parents and healthcare providers, helping to monitor immunization schedules effectively. Prime Minister Modi commented, “This platform will ensure that life-saving vaccines reach every mother and child, empowering the next generation.”

**Nationwide Health Awareness Campaign Launched**

In addition to these announcements, Prime Minister Modi introduced “Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan,” a nationwide public health awareness campaign. With a force of 470,000 volunteers, the campaign aims to boost health education across the country and set several Guinness World Records. Through these efforts, the government hopes to create a healthier, more aware India.

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Beneficiaries of these schemes can choose whether to continue with their current coverage or switch to Ayushman Bharat.

In a unique feature, individuals insured under the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) will be eligible for both ESIC and Ayushman Bharat coverage, as their premiums are funded by employers and employees rather than the government. Those with private health insurance can also avail of the Ayushman Bharat coverage, providing them with an additional health safety net.

U-WIN Portal Launched

At the same event, Prime Minister Modi announced the nationwide rollout of the U-WIN portal, a digital platform aimed at streamlining vaccinations for pregnant women and children. The platform will support 2.9 crore pregnant women and 2.6 crore infants annually by fully digitalizing the vaccination process.

It aims to ensure the timely delivery of essential vaccines to women and children (from birth to 16 years) for protection against 12 preventable diseases, as part of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s flagship Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).

The U-WIN portal, a Made-in-India initiative, will also create secure digital identities for beneficiaries, easing access to vaccination records and helping healthcare providers monitor immunization schedules. “This platform will ensure that life-saving vaccines reach every mother and child, empowering the next generation,”

PM Modi said. The Prime Minister also launched a nationwide campaign, “Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan,” was launched with 470,000 volunteers, aiming to revolutionize public health awareness and attempt multiple Guinness World Records.

By – Sabita Mishra
Source DoorDarshan