‘Revolutionary Step’: PM Modi Hails Ayushman Bharat Rollout In Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (11 April) lauded the Delhi government for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) and for starting the distribution of Ayushman Bharat cards under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).

"A revolutionary step related to Delhi's health sector! This mission of the double engine government is going to be extremely beneficial for lakhs of my brothers and sisters here. I am very happy that Delhiites will now also be able to get their treatment under the Ayushman Yojana," PM Modi said in response to a post by Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on X.

"Today a historical chapter has been added to the health sector of Delhi. Realizing the resolve of 'Healthy India, Strong India' under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, Delhi Government has implemented the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) and has started the distribution of Ayushman Bharat cards under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)," Gupta said.

"My heartfelt thanks to the Honorable Prime Minister for this important initiative. This is a concrete effort towards step Viksit Delhi," the Delhi CM added.

Delhi has now become the 35th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY.

Launched on 23 September 2018, Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY is a government-funded health insurance scheme that provides up to Rs 5 lakh in annual hospitalisation cover per family. It aims to ensure affordable, timely healthcare for economically vulnerable households by eliminating the pressure of high medical costs.

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