Ayushman Bharat reaches 600 million in India
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In India, the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (PM-JAY) program has provided healthcare access to 600 million people over the past eight years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the milestone, highlighting that over 600 million people now have up to 5 lakh rupees (approximately $6,000 USD) in annual health coverage. The program, launched in 2018, aims to make quality healthcare affordable for all Indian citizens.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reported that around 485 million people have received Ayushman Cards, and approximately 130 million have received free treatment worth 2 lakh crore rupees (approximately $24 billion USD). Health minister JP Nadda emphasized the program’s impact extends beyond statistics, protecting families from medical debt and ensuring timely treatment. The National Health Authority (NHA) is currently developing AB-PMJAY 2.0, which will focus on expanding digital integration and strengthening healthcare delivery across India.
While the program covers a wide range of treatments, nearly 1,929 procedures, and includes pre- and post-hospitalization expenses, some healthcare providers report delays in receiving payments, potentially impacting private hospital participation.
