Archive · 14 Jan 2026

Delhi HC Enhances EWS Income Criteria for Hospital Treatment

Delhi HC Enhances EWS Income Criteria for Hospital Treatment

The Delhi High Court has increased the income limit for people who can get free treatment in government and certain private hospitals.

Now, families earning up to Rs 5 lakh a year can get free healthcare.

Before, the limit was Rs 2.20 lakh.

The court told the government to tell everyone about this change.

This is part of a case the court started in 2017 to improve healthcare in Delhi.

The court also asked AIIMS to fix problems like not having enough doctors and equipment.

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