Central Government Health Scheme
| Organisation under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | |
| Organisation Overview | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CGHS |
| Formed | July 1, 1954 |
| Country | India |
| Parent agency | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Budget | ₹2,370 crore (US$280 million) (2025–26) |
| Website | https://cghs.gov.in/ |
| Organisation Executive | |
| Additional Secretary & Director General, CGHS | Roli Singh (IAS) |
| Joint Secretary, CGHS | Dr. Manashvi Kumar (IAS) |
| Director, CGHS | Dr. Satheesh Y H (CHS) |
Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is a scheme for providing healthcare to the serving as well as the retired Central Government Employees and their family members. CGHS is functioning under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the officers of the Central Health Service (CHS) provide healthcare to the beneficiaries and handles the administration of the wellness centres located throughout India.
The Central Government Employees not residing in CGHS covered cities are entitled to medical care under Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules.