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As of December 31, 2025, more than 15,733 private hospitals have been empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), with 1,259 of these located in aspirational districts. Additionally, 8.79 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) were created during the financial year 2025-26
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Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, highlighted the country's healthcare transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership at significant medical events in Coimbatore. Stressing healthcare as a 'Nation Building Mission', he celebrated the inauguration of medical institutes and praised initiatives like Ayushman
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare highlighted significant milestones under Ayushman Bharat, focusing on expanding primary healthcare, providing comprehensive universal health coverage, and enhancing infrastructure with state-of-the-art facilities. Notably, 181,873 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs were operationalized, screening millions, and the PM-JAY scheme covered over 12 crore families with over
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Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, in her address at the 7th Convocation of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, highlighted the significant improvements in India's healthcare sector over the past 11 years, including the increase in medical colleges and health
Ayushman Bharat
The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is the world's largest public healthcare scheme, providing health insurance of up to Rs. 5 lakhs annually to eligible households. Launched on September 23, 2018, it aims to make quality healthcare affordable for over 12 crore vulnerable families. As of
healthy ageing
At the 78th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia, India reaffirmed its commitment to Healthy Ageing, emphasizing the expansion of the Ayushman Bharat PMJAY scheme to cover all citizens over 70. The government aims to provide equitable healthcare for the elderly, with initiatives like the National Programme
Healthcare Transformation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of India's healthcare transformation as a vital aspect of national development. In a recent article, Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty noted that flagship initiatives like Ayushman Bharat, POSHAN Abhiyaan, and Swachh Bharat are enhancing public health and contributing to economic growth by
Ayushman Bharat
On September 23, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the seventh anniversary of the Ayushman Bharat initiative, highlighting its role in redefining access to quality healthcare in India. He emphasized the program's focus on affordability, financial protection, and dignity for millions, stating that it has led to a
Ayushman Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article by Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, highlighting the transformation of Ayushman Bharat over the past seven years. The initiative has evolved from a mere promise to a significant movement aimed at achieving universal health coverage for all citizens, showcasing the government's
NEXTGen GST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the transformative effects of the NextGen GST reforms on India's public health and nutrition. By lowering tax rates on essential food items and protein-rich products, the reforms enhance affordability and dietary access for families. These initiatives align with the government's commitment
Affordable Healthcare
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated the government's dedication to providing affordable and accessible healthcare for all citizens. Highlighting initiatives like Jan Aushadhi Kendras and Ayushman Bharat, he announced significant reforms under #NextGenGST, including reduced GST on essential health products and zero tax on 33 life-saving medicines. Source:
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has reported significant actions taken to strengthen the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) against fraud. A total of 3,167 hospitals have been penalized for irregularities, with 1,114 de-empaneled and fines amounting to ₹122 crore levied on 1,