Ayushman Bharat

June 14, 2026 12:01 PM

‘Quality healthcare more accessible today’: PM Modi on 12 years of Swasth Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the progress made in India's healthcare sector over the past 12 years, stating that sustained efforts have been made to make quality healthcare affordable and accessible for all citizens. In a post on X with the hashtag #12YearsOfSwasthBharat, the Prime Minister said India has undertaken major initiatives to expand healthcare coverage, improve affordability and strengthen medical infrastructure across the country. “Over the last 12 years, In...

June 10, 2026 1:10 PM

25 crore out of poverty, 15.8 crore homes with tap water: India’s welfare story in numbers

Over the past decade, India's welfare landscape has undergone a significant transformation, marked by an expansion of social protection programmes, improved access to basic services and greater use of technology in public service delivery. Government data indicate that nearly 25 crore people moved out of multidimensional poverty between 2013-14 and 2022-23, while access to housing, healthcare, sanitation, financial services and livelihood opportunities expanded across the country. Poverty R...

June 8, 2026 10:03 AM

West Bengal to join Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, becoming 36th state/UT to implement National Health Scheme

In a significant step toward expanding healthcare coverage across the country, West Bengal is set to become the 36th State/Union Territory to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), the world's largest publicly funded health assurance programme. The National Health Authority (NHA), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), and the Government of West Bengal will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, fo...

May 30, 2026 1:26 PM

1.36 crore families to be under Ayushman Bharat: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari after inaugurating 100-bed ward at Kolkata’s SSKM Hospital

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday virtually inaugurated a new 100-bed ward at the state-run SSKM Hospital and announced a series of healthcare initiatives, including the expansion of vaccination drives, implementation of the National Health Mission, and the rollout of Ayushman Bharat coverage for over 1.36 crore families in the state. Addressing the event, he said that the state government would implement the National Health Mission and significantly expand healthcare cove...

May 12, 2026 9:47 AM

PM Modi welcomes Ayushman Bharat rollout in West Bengal, says welfare of people is paramount

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed the rollout of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in West Bengal, saying the welfare of the people of the state remains his government’s top priority. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “The welfare of my sisters and brothers of West Bengal is supreme! I’m very happy that the people of the state will have access to Ayushman Bharat, the world’s largest healthcare scheme that ensures top-quality and affordable healthcare.” He also said tha...

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...