Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad met the beneficiaries of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Patna on Thursday.
"Ayushman Bharat Yojana or Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana is the government's health scheme which has been implemented all over India. Each family covered under this scheme would get upto Rs five lakh health insurance cover," said Prasad.
"Under this scheme, 10 crore families below poverty line (BPL) have benefitted till now and as many as 50 crore people will be able to take direct benefits of this scheme. In addition, there is a plan to bring the remaining population under this scheme," he added.
Prasad further stated that the Modi-led BJP government is taking efforts to include women, children and senior citizens exclusively in the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
"The beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat Scheme will be given cashless and paperless treatment in government hospitals and empanelled hospitals," Prasad added.
Ayushman Bharat was launched by the Prime Minister on September 23, 2018.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app