Question : What is the main objective of the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)?
Option 1: Poverty alleviation
Option 2: Skill development
Option 3: Universal healthcare coverage
Option 4: Environmental conservation
Correct Answer: Universal healthcare coverage
Solution : The correct answer is (c) Universal healthcare coverage.
RSBY is a government-run health insurance scheme launched in India in 2008. The program aims to provide health insurance coverage to families below the poverty line and other vulnerable groups.
Under the RSBY scheme, eligible beneficiaries are provided with a smart card that enables them to access cashless healthcare services at empaneled hospitals and healthcare providers. The scheme covers various medical treatments and procedures, including hospitalization expenses, surgeries, diagnostic tests, and pre-existing conditions.