Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Mizoram BJP Chief Says Ayushman Bharat Transformed Indian Healthcare
Ayushman Bharat is a healthcare programme in India.
It helps eligible families pay for hospital treatment.
Families can receive cashless coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh in one year.
K. Beichhua, a BJP leader in Mizoram, praised the programme.
He said it has helped many people get quality treatment.
He also said more than 60 crore people have benefited.
The programme is meant to help families who might otherwise struggle to pay medical bills.
Beichhua asked people to tell eligible families about the scheme.
He also said the BJP in Mizoram supports efforts to improve healthcare.
Mizoram BJP president K. Beichhua said Ayushman Bharat has significantly changed India’s healthcare sector.
The scheme offers eligible families cashless hospitalisation coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh annually.
Beichhua claimed more than 60 crore people across states and Union Territories have benefited.
He said the programme has reduced medical expenses for numerous families, especially poorer and vulnerable groups.
Beichhua urged people to spread awareness so all eligible beneficiaries can access the scheme.
- Who
- Dr K. Beichhua, Mizoram BJP unit president and Siaha MLA, spoke about the scheme.
- What
- He said Ayushman Bharat has transformed healthcare access and affordability in India.
- When
- The remarks were made on Wednesday, September 23, during the scheme’s eighth anniversary.
- Where
- The anniversary event was held at the BJP state office in Aizawl, Mizoram.
- Why
- The event marked the scheme’s anniversary and encouraged awareness among eligible beneficiaries.
- Scheme
- Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)
- Coverage
- Cashless hospitalisation coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh annually for eligible families
- Reported beneficiaries
- More than 60 crore people across states and Union Territories
- Anniversary
- Eighth anniversary
- Speaker
- Dr K. Beichhua, Mizoram BJP president and Siaha MLA
- Stated focus
- Improving access to quality and affordable treatment for poorer and vulnerable sections
- Appeal
- People were urged to spread awareness so eligible beneficiaries can use the scheme