Shimla, Nov. 5 -- The Himachal Pradesh government is all set to introduce a new health insurance scheme offering coverage of up to Rs.10 lakh per family, replacing the existing Himcare scheme which provides Rs.5 lakh cover.

Speaking to the media on Thursday, principal media adviser to chief minister Naresh Chauhan said eight insurance companies had participated in the tendering process for the proposed scheme.

"This new scheme is being launched with the objective of providing better healthcare facilities to people. The tender process has been completed, and the contract has been awarded to Birla Sun Life, which emerged as the L-1 bidder. To ensure that beneficiaries do not face any difficulties, the government will establish a grievance...