The Defence Ministry has extended medical benefits under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) to disabled officer-trainees discharged from military academies due to medical reasons attributable to military training. This decision, prompted by Supreme Court concerns, provides free OPD services and cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals. The Defence Ministry has extended medical benefits under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) to disabled officer-trainees discharged from military academies due to medical reasons attributable to military training. This decision, prompted by Supreme Court concerns, provides free OPD services and cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals.
