EWS Income Ceiling Raised to ₹5 Lakh for Free Treatment in Government and Identified Private Hospitals, Government Informs Court: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has taken on record a major policy decision of the Delhi Government enhancing the income limit for Economically Weaker Sections for availing free medical treatment. The income threshold has been increased from Rs. 2.25 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh per annum for treatment in government hospitals and private hospitals built on concessional land. The Court emphasized that this decision must reach the public so that eligible…