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Ayushman Bharat Turns 8: PM Modi Highlights Record Savings On Medical Expenses

As India marks eight years of <span>Ayushman Bharat</span> Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the scheme’s expansion and its role in reducing the financial burden of medical treatment.

Launched on September 23, 2018, AB PM-JAY provides cashless hospitalisation cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually to economically vulnerable citizens. It is now implemented across all 36 States and Union Territories in India.

In a post on X, PM Modi said more than 60 crore people are covered under the scheme.

“Eight years ago, Ayushman Bharat was rolled out with the idea that every Indian should have access to top-quality and affordable <span>healthcare</span>. Today, more than 60 crore beneficiaries have access to Rs. 5 lakh annual health cover, making it the largest healthcare scheme in the world. It has enabled record savings on <span>medical expenses</span>, thus benefitting the poor and middle class,” PM Modi said.

He emphasised that “healthcare is moving closer to every doorstep,” with <span>Ayushman Arogya Mandirs</span> strengthening primary healthcare at the grassroots and recording over 500 crore visits.

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<ul><li>60 crore+ people covered under AB PM-JAY</li><li>48.54 crore+ Ayushman cards created</li><li>13 crore+ people availed free treatment</li><li>Rs 2 lakh crore+ worth of hospitalisation and treatment provided</li><li>38,000+ public and private hospitals empanelled</li><li>1,961 procedures covered across 27 medical specialties</li></ul>      

Union Health Minister JP Nadda said, “behind every number is a story” — including families protected from medical debt and patients receiving timely treatment without the fear of financial hardship.

AB PM-JAY is the financial protection component of Ayushman Bharat, covering secondary and tertiary hospitalisation.

As of September 21, more than 48.51 crore people, or about 33% of India's population, held Ayushman cards.

As of August 31, the scheme had funded 13.25 crore hospital admissions worth Rs 2.03 lakh crore through more than 38,000 empanelled hospitals.

<h3>Ayushman Arogya Mandirs Expand Primary Care</h3>

Ayushman Arogya Mandirs form the primary healthcare component of Ayushman Bharat.

They have recorded more than 540 crore visits, while over 50 crore teleconsultations have been conducted as of September 17.

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Under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, more than 97.61 crore ABHA IDs were operational as of September 17, with over 119.95 crore health records linked to them.

The platform also had more than 5.78 lakh healthcare facilities and 11 lakh healthcare professionals registered.

<h3>PM-ABHIM Strengthens Health Infrastructure</h3>

The Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) has a budget of Rs 64,180 crore for 2021-2026, focusing on health infrastructure, disease surveillance and health research.

In March 2024, AB PM-JAY was expanded to around 37 lakh families of ASHAs, anganwadi workers and anganwadi helpers. More than 44.81 lakh Ayushman cards had been created for them as of September 21.

The scheme was also expanded in September 2024 to cover all senior citizens aged 70 years and above. More than 1.36 crore Ayushman Vay Vandana cards had been issued as of September 21.

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As India marks eight years of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the scheme’s expansion and its role in reducing the financial burden of medical treatment.Launched on September 23, 2018, AB PM-JAY provides cashless hospitalisation cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually to economically vulnerable citizens. It is now implemented across all 36 States and Union Territories in India.Over 60 Crore People CoveredIn a post on X, PM Modi said more than 60 crore people are covered under the scheme.“Eight years ago, Ayushman Bharat was rolled out with the idea that every Indian should have access to top-quality and affordable healthcare. Today, more than 60 crore beneficiaries have access to Rs. 5 lakh annual health cover, making it the largest healthcare scheme in the world. It has enabled record savings on medical expenses, thus benefitting the poor and middle class,” PM Modi said.He emphasised that “healthcare is moving closer to every doorstep,” with Ayushman Arogya Mandirs strengthening primary healthcare at the grassroots and recording over 500 crore visits.Also read: India Launches Biovigilance Program To Strengthen Organ Transplant SafetyAyushman Bharat: Key NumbersAs of September 21, 2026:60 crore+ people covered under AB PM-JAY48.54 crore+ Ayushman cards created13 crore+ people availed free treatmentRs 2 lakh crore+ worth of hospitalisation and treatment provided38,000+ public and private hospitals empanelled1,961 procedures covered across 27 medical specialties      Union Health Minister JP Nadda said, “behind every number is a story” — including families protected from medical debt and patients receiving timely treatment without the fear of financial hardship.What Is Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY?AB PM-JAY is the financial protection component of Ayushman Bharat, covering secondary and tertiary hospitalisation.As of September 21, more than 48.51 crore people, or about 33% of India's population, held Ayushman cards.As of August 31, the scheme had funded 13.25 crore hospital admissions worth Rs 2.03 lakh crore through more than 38,000 empanelled hospitals.      Ayushman Arogya Mandirs Expand Primary CareAyushman Arogya Mandirs form the primary healthcare component of Ayushman Bharat.They have recorded more than 540 crore visits, while over 50 crore teleconsultations have been conducted as of September 17.ABHA IDs Cross 97 Crore   Under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, more than 97.61 crore ABHA IDs were operational as of September 17, with over 119.95 crore health records linked to them.The platform also had more than 5.78 lakh healthcare facilities and 11 lakh healthcare professionals registered.PM-ABHIM Strengthens Health InfrastructureThe Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) has a budget of Rs 64,180 crore for 2021-2026, focusing on health infrastructure, disease surveillance and health research.Expansion of AB PM-JAY  In March 2024, AB PM-JAY was expanded to around 37 lakh families of ASHAs, anganwadi workers and anganwadi helpers. More than 44.81 lakh Ayushman cards had been created for them as of September 21.The scheme was also expanded in September 2024 to cover all senior citizens aged 70 years and above. More than 1.36 crore Ayushman Vay Vandana cards had been issued as of September 21.

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