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Aug 7, 2025, 12:22:05 AMAug 7
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Sirs,

Don’t you think that writing to MD ECHS is more effective than writing here! Does this forum have any executive role? I think we all should write to ECHS directly and keep others informed through this forum.
For consideration.

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Brijesh

 

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SANTOSH KUMAR MISHRA <echsben...@gmail.com>: Aug 06 07:59AM +0530

📢 *ECHS Home Delivery of "Not Available" Medicines*
 
*Eligible Beneficiaries:*
 
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Senior Veterans aged *70 years and above*
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*White Card* holders
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*War-disabled* veterans
 
*Key Features:*
 
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*Free home delivery* of medicines marked "Not Available"
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*No courier charges*
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Medicines delivered directly to the *registered address*
 
🔗 *More Details*:
Click here to view the official notification
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HeqwtSxLH4U_IWuYiRpb8HmWKcHoAVTe/view?usp=drive_link>
 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HeqwtSxLH4U_IWuYiRpb8HmWKcHoAVTe/view?usp=drive_link
 
📍Please contact your *nearest or parent ECHS Polyclinic*

SANTOSH KUMAR MISHRA <echsben...@gmail.com>: Aug 06 04:14AM -0700

The process for home delivery of medicines is overly complex and accessible
to only a small segment of beneficiaries. In contrast, the existing
arrangement—where we procure Not available medicines from the open market
and seek reimbursement—is far more user-friendly and efficient. However,
the reimbursement mechanism is significantly delayed and needs urgent
streamlining to ensure claim settlements are completed within a week. A key
benefit of the existing system is that it enables us to access
higher-quality medicines compared to those typically supplied through ECHS.
 
 
On Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 8:00:13 AM UTC+5:30 SANTOSH KUMAR MISHRA
wrote:
 

Ravindra Waman Pathak <raviw...@gmail.com>: Aug 06 05:42PM +0530

Dear Sir
 
The home delivery system was first suggested by me to Maj Gen Indurkar the
then MD.
 
He had been able to proceed till the RFI stage and then retired.
 
The initial plan was to empanel a e-pharmacy and all medicines will be home
delivered after e-sehat RX by a Medical officer.
 
Unfortunately, it appears that E-sehat has been selved.
 
With e-sehat gone and the kind of restrictions put the very purpose of
saving manpower and establishment cost with reduced footfall in polyclinic .
 
We faujis are expert in complicating a simple procedure.
 
I am a proud Hindu and I believe Ahimsa, essentially, is doing everything
to stop Himsa. Ahimsa is not the absence of Himsa, but the use of Sam, Dam,
Danda, and Bhed to achieve peace.
People often ask me what we can do for the soldiers. The answer is
"be an Indian
who is worth fighting for. "See if you can be one"
 
Do I have enemies? Yes.Good. That means I’ve stood up for something,
sometime in my life.
 
 
Cdr Ravindra Waman Pathak I.N. (Veteran)
 
Member Veterans Pension Group
 
Adviser War Widows Association
 
1 Surashri,1146 Lakaki Road
Shivajinagar
 
Pune 411016
raviw...@gmail.com
9822329340
 
 
 
 
On Wed, 6 Aug 2025 at 16:44, SANTOSH KUMAR MISHRA <echsben...@gmail.com>
wrote:
 

SANTOSH KUMAR MISHRA <echsben...@gmail.com>: Aug 06 08:22AM -0700

Dear Sir,
 
Thank you for your efforts toward improving ECHS services.
 
As the saying goes, *"Where there is a will, there is a way." *This
time-tested proverb reflects the power of determination in overcoming
challenges. Unfortunately, this spirit seems to be lacking within the ECHS
(Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) administration. From top to
bottom, there appears to be a consistent absence of will to enhance
services and sincerely address the genuine concerns of veterans. Despite
repeated feedback and clearly visible shortcomings in the system,
meaningful reforms continue to remain out of reach. This lack of commitment
not only affects the efficiency of the scheme but also undermines the
dignity and well-being of those who have faithfully served the nation.
 
Regards,
On Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 5:43:21 PM UTC+5:30 raviw...@gmail.com
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