Technical committee constituted for preparing DPR for Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme

The State government has issued orders constituting a technical committee for the preparation of a detailed project report (DPR) for the Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme, which was announced by the government in the Revised Budget 2026–27

The implementation of a health insurance scheme with an enhanced insurance cover of ₹25 lakh had been one of the main poll promises of the United Democratic Front (UDF) to the people.

The said committee has been asked to submit its report, including the proposed programme, design and phased implementation roadmap, within four months from now.

The committee will be chaired by the Principal Secretary (Health and Family Welfare), with the Additional Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary/ Secretary of the Finance, Planning & Economic Affairs departments as members and the Executive Director, State Health Agency, as the convener