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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...

April 11, 2025 12:09 PM

PM Modi calls PM-JAY rollout in Delhi a ‘revolutionary step’ for healthcare

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the launch of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY) in Delhi, calling it a “revolutionary step” in strengthening the capital's healthcare system — a move made possible, he said, by the “double-engine” BJP government. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote: “A revolutionary step related to Delhi’s health sector! This mission of the double-engine government is going to be extremely beneficial for lakhs of my brothers and ...

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 ...