Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana Sees Major Expansion in Healthcare Access
As of December 2025, the Indian government's Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana has issued over 93 lakh health cards, facilitating 7.89 lakh hospital admissions valued at ₹1,741 crore. The scheme is part of the broader Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, aimed at providing extensive health coverage for India's economically vulnerable citizens. This healthcare initiative now includes senior citizens aged 70 and above, with recent expansions and improvements in hospital empanelment and procedures to boost efficiency and accessibility across states and UTs.
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