Health & SocialSkim2025-04-05

Delhi Implements Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Scheme

What Happened

The Delhi Government signed an MoU with the National Health Authority to implement the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme on April 5, 2025. Delhi is the 35th State/UT to join, providing health coverage to over 36 lakh residents.

Why It Matters

This move achieves near-universal national adoption of the scheme and ensures critical health insurance for Delhi's low-income families and all senior citizens aged 70 and above.

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