Ayushman Bharat

February 21, 2025 12:02 AM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta chairs first Cabinet meeting, implements Ayushman Bharat scheme, moves to table 14 pending CAG reports

Hours after taking the oath as Delhi’s Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta chaired her first cabinet meeting, announcing key decisions that set the tone for her government. Among the first orders of business was the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi, with a ₹5 lakh top-up provided by the state government. Additionally, she confirmed that her government would table the 14 pending Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports in the Assembly’s first sitting, a move that the previ...

February 20, 2025 3:49 PM

Government launches intensified NCD screening campaign to cover all citizens aged 30 and above

In response to the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) across the nation, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched a special NCD screening drive to ensure 100% coverage of individuals aged 30 years and above. The drive, which will run from 20th February to 31st March, aims to detect and manage NCDs such as diabetes, hypertension, and common cancers like oral, breast, and cervical cancer. This nationwide initiative is part of the National Programme for Prevention ...

February 4, 2025 6:57 PM

Ayushman Bharat Scheme: A lifeline for cancer patients and healthcare transformation in India

Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 23, 2018, the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) has emerged as a revolutionary initiative in India's healthcare landscape. Designed to offer health insurance coverage to over 500 million people, the scheme aims to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare for the country’s economically vulnerable populations. As India observes World Cancer Day, an occasion dedicated to raising awareness and combating the deadly ...

February 4, 2025 2:19 PM

Ayushman Bharat substantially improved access to cancer care, says Chennai doctor

The government's flagship Ayushman Bharat scheme, which offers health insurance coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually for medical treatment, has made cancer care more affordable for numerous patients across India. Speaking on World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4, Dr. Chezhian Subash, an oncologist and haematologist from Chennai, highlighted the scheme’s positive impact on cancer treatment and care. He said, "With this scheme, there has been a substantial improvement in...

February 4, 2025 2:10 PM

Over 30.58 crore workers registered on E-Shram portal, including 1.23 crore new registrations in 2024

The Ministry of Labour and Employment’s E-Shram portal has emerged as a one-stop solution for unorganised workers in India. Launched on 26th August 2021, the portal aims to create a comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW) seeded with Aadhaar, providing workers with a Universal Account Number (UAN) on a self-declaration basis. This information was shared in Lok Sabha by the Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, according to a press release ...

October 29, 2024 5:19 PM

“Nation’s progress accelerates when its citizens are healthier”: PM Modi highlights five pillars of health policy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underscored the crucial link between the nation’s progress and citizens' well-being, unveiling five key pillars of India's health policy aimed at delivering comprehensive healthcare for all. Speaking at the launch of various health initiatives at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi, PM Modi said: “The government’s focus is on preventive healthcare, timely diagnosis, affordable treatment, expanding healthcare access to rural areas...

September 16, 2024 5:23 PM

Indian economy capable of growing at sustained rate of 7%: Economic Survey

The Economic Survey presented in Parliament today by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman paints an optimistic picture for India's economic future. According to the survey, the Indian economy has the potential to sustain a growth rate of over 7% in the medium term, provided it builds on the structural reforms undertaken over the last decade. This ambitious growth target, however, is not without conditions. The survey emphasizes that achieving this sustained growth will require a concerted effort...