Archive · 7 Sep 2026
West Bengal Reports Major Progress in Ayushman Bharat Implementation
West Bengal said its Ayushman Bharat health program has reached a major milestone.
More than 3.23 crore people in the state reportedly have active health cards.
These cards can provide up to Rs 5 lakh for medical treatment.
The program has helped 31,541 people get admitted to hospitals.
Their treatment was cashless, so their families did not have to pay at the hospital.
The scheme also allowed 716 patients to receive care outside West Bengal.
This included migrant workers and people needing specialised treatment.
The chief minister said the program is helping make healthcare more affordable and easier to access.
West Bengal says it has made significant progress in implementing AB-PMJAY.
More than 3.23 crore beneficiaries reportedly hold active PMJAY cards in the state.
Each card provides financial protection of up to Rs 5 lakh.
The scheme has facilitated 31,541 hospital admissions with cashless treatment.
A total of 716 West Bengal patients accessed cashless care at hospitals outside the state.
- Who
- The West Bengal government and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
- What
- The state reported significant progress in implementing the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
- When
- September 7; the report does not specify a year.
- Where
- West Bengal, including empanelled hospitals within the state and hospitals elsewhere in India.
- Why
- The government said the scheme is intended to reduce out-of-pocket medical costs and strengthen access to healthcare.
- Active PMJAY cards
- Over 3.23 crore beneficiaries in West Bengal
- Financial coverage
- Up to Rs 5 lakh per beneficiary
- Hospital admissions
- 31,541
- Out-of-state patients
- 716 West Bengal patients
- Treatment arrangement
- Cashless care at empanelled hospitals
- Portability
- Patients accessed care at premier hospitals outside West Bengal