Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Panvel Launches Campaign to Expedite Ayushman Bharat Health Cards
The Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) is starting a special drive to help people get Ayushman Bharat health cards faster.
These cards allow families to get free medical treatment up to ₹5 lakh each year.
The government is also providing an additional ₹5 lakh for those over 70.
Before getting the Ayushman card, residents should link their ration cards with Aadhaar.
The PMC will set up camps to help people with this.
Residents can apply for the card through ASHA workers, service centers, or online using the Ayushman app.
Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) launched a campaign to expedite Ayushman Bharat health card issuance.
The campaign aims to ensure maximum citizens benefit from government healthcare schemes.
Ration cards must be linked with Aadhaar before Ayushman cards can be issued.
The Ayushman Bharat scheme offers free treatment of up to ₹5 lakh per year.
Citizens can apply through various channels, including the Ayushman App.
- Who
- Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC)
- What
- Launched a campaign to expedite Ayushman Bharat health cards
- When
- Following a meeting at the civic headquarters
- Where
- Panvel
- Why
- To ensure maximum citizens benefit from government healthcare schemes
- Scheme Name
- Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)
- Coverage
- Free treatment up to ₹5 lakh per year per family
- Additional Benefit
- ₹5 lakh for those over 70 under Ayushman Bharat Vaya Vandana Card
- Surgeries Covered
- 1,356 types
- Application Methods
- ASHA workers, Aaple Sarkar service centers, fair-price shopkeepers, Ayushman App, or the official portal