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Central Government Health Scheme is providing comprehensive medical care to the Central Government employees and pensioners enrolled under the scheme. In which year Central Government Health Scheme was launched?
A
1949
B
1954
C
1951
D
1960
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is one of the oldest health insurance schemes launched by the government of India that is currently in effect. The scheme was introduced in the year 1954, and it provides health insurance coverage to Central Government employees and pensioners.

Detailed explanation-2: -Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is a health scheme for serving / retired Central Government employees and their families. The scheme was started in 1954 in Delhi.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Central Government Health Scheme (CHGS) provides healthcare to the employees and pensioners of the Central Government that are enrolled under this scheme. It covers health care under different systems of medicine, ranging from allopathy and homeopathy to Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Yoga.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ayushman Bharat Yojana This plan offers healthcare coverage to rural families as well as to the economically weaker section. The PMJAY or Ayushman Bharat Yojana offers cashless treatment at government hospitals and private hospitals.

Detailed explanation-5: -The CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) started in 1954, with its headquarters at New Delhi. Its main objective is to provide comprehensive medical care to the Central Government employees that incorporate-both serving and pensioners including their dependent family members.

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