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Nadda Highlights PM-JAY’s Eight-Year Expansion of Healthcare Access
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY is a government health assurance scheme in India.
J.P. Nadda said it has completed eight years.
He said more than 60 crore people are covered by the scheme.
More than 48.54 crore health cards have been created.
Over 13 crore people have used the scheme for treatment.
Care has been provided through more than 39,000 public and private hospitals.
Nadda said the scheme has helped families avoid large medical debts.
He said the government wants healthcare to remain accessible, affordable and inclusive for everyone.
Health Minister J.P. Nadda said PM-JAY has covered more than 60 crore people in eight years.
More than 48.54 crore Ayushman cards have been created under the scheme.
Over 13 crore beneficiaries have received treatment through PM-JAY.
Hospitalisation and treatment worth more than ₹2 lakh crore has been availed across 39,000-plus empanelled hospitals.
Nadda said the government remains committed to accessible, affordable and inclusive healthcare without financial hardship.
- Who
- Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda and beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY.
- What
- Nadda highlighted the scheme’s reported coverage, health cards, treatments and hospitalisation spending after eight years.
- Where
- Across India, through empanelled public and private hospitals.
- When
- On Wednesday, marking the completion of eight years of PM-JAY.
- Why
- To highlight PM-JAY’s reported expansion of healthcare access and financial protection for families.
Key facts
- Scheme
- Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)
- Coverage
- More than 60 crore people
- Ayushman cards
- More than 48.54 crore created
- Beneficiaries treated
- More than 13 crore
- Treatment value
- More than ₹2 lakh crore
- Empanelled hospitals
- More than 39,000 public and private hospitals
- Government position
- Nadda said the government is committed to accessible, affordable and inclusive healthcare
Quotes
J.P. Nadda
Union Health Minister of India
“Guided by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, we remain steadfast in our commitment to strengthen an accessible, affordable and inclusive healthcare system, ensuring that every citizen can access quality healthcare with dignity and without financial hardship. More than half a billion lives covered. Millions of stories of hope. One unwavering Sankalp - Seva and Health for All”
thehansindia.com
“With 60 Crore+ people covered, 48.54 Crore+ Ayushman Cards created and 13 Crore+ people having already availed treatment, the scheme is turning the promise of quality healthcare and financial protection into a reality for families across India.”
thehansindia.com
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