Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Madhya Pradesh Wins National Award
Madhya Pradesh received a national award for being the best-performing large state in healthcare under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
The award was given for the state's successful use of biometric authentication in the pre-authorization process.
The state's health minister, Rajendra Shukla, praised the team's efforts and commitment to transparent and citizen-centric healthcare services.
The award was presented by the Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare during a national review meeting in New Delhi.
Madhya Pradesh received a national award under the Ayushman Bharat scheme for the best performing large state in healthcare.
The award was given for the state's effective and transparent implementation of biometric-based pre-authorization.
Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla praised the team's efforts and commitment to healthcare services.
The award was presented by Punya Salila Srivastava during a national review meeting in New Delhi.
The state government is committed to making healthcare services more effective, transparent, and citizen-centric.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh, Arvind Shah, Punya Salila Srivastava
- What
- National award for best performing large state in healthcare
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh Bhawan, New Delhi
- Why
- For effective and transparent implementation of biometric-based pre-authorization process under AB-PMJAY
State Government
National Health Authority
Award Recognition
State Government
The state government highlights the award as a recognition of its effective and transparent implementation of the biometric-based pre-authorization process under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
National Health Authority
The National Health Authority acknowledges Madhya Pradesh's performance in the category of ‘Best Performing Large State – Highest Pre-Authorizations with Biometric Authentication’.
- Award Category
- Best Performing Large State – Highest Pre-Authorizations with Biometric Authentication
- Awarding Body
- National Health Authority (NHA)
- Recipient
- Arvind Shah, CEO of Ayushman Bharat Niramayam Madhya Pradesh
- Presenter
- Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Event
- National Review Meeting (Chintan Shivir)
- Location
- Madhya Pradesh Bhawan, New Delhi
- Scheme
- Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)