# Karnataka Plans Healthcare Scheme for Retired Government Employees 2026-08-07T02:46:33+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Karnataka will soon launch the Sandhya Kirana Scheme, offering free medical treatment to retired government employees aged 60 to 70 and their family members. The Times of India reports that beneficiaries will contribute 1.25% of their pension, while eligible family members will contribute 0.75% of the family pension after an employee’s death. The state Cabinet has approved the scheme. Health Minister UT Khader also said Karnataka will deploy 100 bike ambulances for first aid and oxygen in congested cities. The state is procuring 450 ambulances, taking the planned fleet above 750, with response targets of 15 minutes in cities and 20 minutes in rural areas. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: ambulance services, healthcare, Karnataka, retired employees Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-plans-healthcare-scheme-for-retired-government-employees/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-plans-healthcare-scheme-for-retired-government-employees/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.