Day 28
Health & SocialSkim2025-03-01
Ayushman Bharat Crosses 40 Crore Cards
What Happened
The National Health Authority (NHA) announced that the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme has surpassed the milestone of 40 crore issued health cards as of March 2025. This achievement reflects the scaled-up registration of beneficiaries across the country to provide paperless access to healthcare.
Why It Matters
It signifies a major step toward Universal Health Coverage by reducing out-of-pocket expenditure for nearly one-third of India's population through the world's largest health assurance program.
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