Ayushman Bharat

March 23, 2026 2:38 PM

Ayushman Bharat crosses 11.69 crore hospital admissions, 6.74 crore in private hospitals: Govt

As many as 11.69 crore hospital admissions have been authorised under the Ayushman Bharat scheme till February 28, including 6.74 crore in private hospitals, the Parliament was informed on Monday. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav said that strict guidelines are in place to ensure that hospitals provide treatment to beneficiaries without refusal. In case of any denial or irregularity, patients can file complaints through the C...

February 23, 2026 10:07 PM

Gujarat sets record with over 1 lakh MSME certifications, Dy CM tells Assembly

Gujarat has certified a record 1,00,135 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), marking what the state government described as a significant milestone for the sector, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi told the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Monday. Participating in the Motion of Thanks on the Governor’s address during the eighth session of the Assembly, Sanghavi said the record certification, achieved on February 19, reflected the state’s sustained policy focus on industrial growth...

February 23, 2026 9:07 PM

Union Health Minister virtually Inaugurates Liver Transplant Unit and Robotic Surgery System at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday virtually inaugurated the Liver Transplant Unit and commissioned a state-of-the-art Surgical Robotic System at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Nadda congratulated the entire team of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, describing the launch of the indigenous Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine as a momentous and historic occasion that strengthens national health security and public health infrastructure. The Minister said the Government, under ...

February 3, 2026 4:21 PM

Over 15,733 private hospitals empanelled under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

The Ayushman Bharat programme has recorded significant progress across health insurance coverage, digital health infrastructure and primary healthcare delivery, with more than 15,733 private hospitals empanelled under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) as of 31 December 2025, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. Out of the total empanelled private hospitals, 1,259 are located in aspirational districts, strengthening access to quality healthcare in underserved regions. The...

December 19, 2025 11:57 AM

Gujarat leads in timely claim settlement under Ayushman Bharat scheme

Gujarat has emerged as the top-performing state in the country in terms of claim settlements under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana–Mukhyamantri Amrutum (AB PMJAY–MA), reinforcing its position as a leader in public healthcare delivery. The state government said this achievement reflects its focus on ensuring timely, cashless, and inclusive access to medical treatment for citizens across income groups. The AB PMJAY–MA scheme, which integrates the Centre’s flagship Ay...

September 24, 2025 3:41 PM

PM Modi highlights role of healthcare initiatives in boosting public health and economy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the growing recognition of India’s healthcare transformation as a major pillar of national development. Referring to a recent article by renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, the Prime Minister pointed out that flagship initiatives like Ayushman Bharat, POSHAN Abhiyaan, and Swachh Bharat are not only improving public health outcomes but are also contributing to economic growth. In a post on X, the Prime Minister quoted Dr. Shett...

September 4, 2025 10:26 PM

PM Modi hails NextGen GST reforms as boost to ease of living, healthcare, and economic growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the transformative impact of the Government’s NextGen GST reforms, underscoring their role in enhancing ease of living, strengthening public health and nutrition, and supporting India’s middle class, MSMEs, and rural economy. Addressing the latest phase of the reform, PM Modi described the measures as a continuation of India’s decade-long commitment to bold economic reforms, including corporate tax reductions, GST implementation, and pe...

August 30, 2025 3:22 PM

Social security net widens: Govt plans cover for gig, platform workers under e-Shram, Ayushman Bharat

India’s gig economy — projected to employ 2.35 crore workers by 2029-30 — is set to receive a significant social security boost with the government pushing measures to extend healthcare and welfare benefits to platform-based workers. According to official data, the country currently has nearly 1 crore gig and platform workers, a number that is expected to more than double in the next five years. The workforce largely comprises app-based drivers, delivery agents, logistics providers, and f...

July 30, 2025 9:44 AM

Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme sees over 1 lakh claims settled, network of hospitals grows

More than 1.06 lakh claims have been settled under the Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme, according to Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav. The update was shared in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. The Central Government has broadened the scope of the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to extend health coverage to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, irrespective of their socio-economic status. Effective from October 29, 2024, ...

June 9, 2025 2:51 PM

11 years of Modi govt: Over 9 crore patients treated under Ayushman Bharat

In the eleven years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, healthcare has emerged as a major focus area, with the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) playing a central role. More than 9 crore people have received free treatment worth Rs 1.3 lakh crore under the scheme—more than twice the population of Canada. According to the Economic Survey 2024–25, AB PM-JAY has helped citizens save over ₹1.25 lakh crore in out-of-pocket expenses and improved healthcare...