Ayushman Bharat

September 24, 2026 11:48 AM

Ayushman Bharat: Transforming India’s healthcare landscape through inclusion, access and innovation

India’s healthcare journey over the past eight years reflects a significant shift in the way public health is approached- moving beyond treatment alone towards financial protection, accessible primary healthcare, digital health infrastructure and stronger preparedness for future health challenges. At the center of this transformation is Ayushman Bharat, launched by the Government of India in 2018 with the objective of advancing universal health coverage. This flagship health scheme has now com...

September 23, 2026 6:46 PM

Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY marks 8 years, covers over 48.5 crore people

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has completed eight years, with more than 48.51 crore people holding Ayushman cards and around 13.25 crore hospital admissions funded under the scheme. Launched on September 23, 2018, AB PM-JAY is a flagship health assurance scheme aimed at providing financial protection to economically vulnerable families and expanding access to secondary and tertiary healthcare. As of September 21, 2026, about 33 per cent of India's pop...

September 23, 2026 4:43 PM

Ayushman Bharat World’s Largest Public Healthcare Scheme, Covers 60 Crore+ Beneficiaries: PM Narendra Modi

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan-Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) is the world’s largest public healthcare scheme, providing more than 60 crore beneficiaries with health cover of up to Rs 5 lakh annually, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday. Launched on September 23, 2018, to advance universal health coverage, the scheme provides cashless healthcare services for secondary and tertiary care and has so far facilitated treatment worth up to Rs 2.03 lakh crore through about 13.25 crore hos...

August 7, 2026 5:07 PM

National Health Authority Achieves Milestone with 25 Crore OPD Registrations Through Scan and Register Service

In a significant step towards advancing digital healthcare delivery in the country, the Scan and Register Service under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has crossed the landmark milestone of 25 crore Outpatient Department (OPD) registrations, stated a press release by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. As per the release, since its launch in October 2022, the Service has transformed the OPD registration experience by enabling patients to complete hospital registration through a sim...

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...