Ayushman Bharat

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...

June 9, 2025 12:13 PM

Ayushman Bharat scheme led to historic development in health in last 11 years: Nadda

The flagship Ayushman Bharat - Jan Arogya scheme has led to historic development in the health sector in the last 11 years, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday. In a post on X, Nadda elucidated the progress made by the country in various fields under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government over the last decade. “In the last 11 years, there has been historic development in all areas, including education, health, transport, infrastructure, and defense,” Nadda said. The U...

June 5, 2025 11:30 AM

PM Modi reiterates commitment to welfare of the poor as NDA completes 11 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reiterated his government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of the poor, calling the past 11 years of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) rule a period of transformative and inclusive governance. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said the government’s sustained efforts had helped lift more than 25 crore people out of poverty. “Over the past decade, the NDA Government has taken pathbreaking steps to uplift several people from the clutch...

May 20, 2025 5:21 PM

PM Modi addresses 78th World Health Assembly, highlights India’s global health vision

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the 78th Session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva via videoconferencing, reaffirming India’s commitment to a more inclusive, collaborative, and integrated approach to global health. Extending warm greetings to the delegates, he highlighted how the theme of this year’s assembly — “One World for Health” — echoes India’s own vision of “One Earth, One Health”. In his address, the Prime Minister emphasized that the found...

April 7, 2025 3:52 PM

WHO highlights maternal and newborn health on World Health Day 2025; India leads regional efforts toward resilient healthcare

The World Health Organization (WHO) has dedicated this year’s World Health Day to the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” spotlighting the urgent global need to prioritize maternal and newborn health. Marking its 77th anniversary on April 7, the UN agency emphasized that the health and well-being of mothers and infants form the foundation of a healthier, more equitable world. WHO South-East Asia Regional Director Saima Wazed underscored that health is a generational legacy—one ...

March 25, 2025 3:42 PM

AB PM-JAY enables Rs. 87 crore in cashless mental health treatments with 77,634 hospital admissions

Under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri – Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), the National Health Benefit Package has expanded to cover 1,961 procedures across 27 medical specialties, including 22 for mental disorders. As of March 21, 2025, 77,634 hospital admissions worth Rs. 87 crore have been authorized, providing beneficiaries with cashless treatment for conditions such as schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disabilities. The Government continues to improve mental healthcare...