(THE GIST OF PIB) Delhi to implement Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Yojana

(APRIL-2025)

Delhi government signed an MoU with the National Health Authority to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.

The Delhi government has signed an MoU with the National Health Authority to roll out the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, making Delhi the 35th Union Territory/state to implement this flagship health insurance scheme. West Bengal remains the only state yet to adopt it.

Ayushman Bharat is a flagship healthcare initiative by the Government of India, designed to provide accessible and affordable healthcare services to vulnerable sections of society. Launched on 23rd September 2018, the scheme is officially known as Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). It is recognized as the largest health assurance scheme in the world.

Coverage of Medical Procedures: The scheme offers free and cashless treatment for 1,961 medical procedures across 27 specialities. This includes a wide range of services such as: Medicines, Diagnostic services, Hospitalisation, ICU care, Surgeries.
Financial Coverage: Under Ayushman Bharat, eligible families are provided with an annual health coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh:
Rs 5 lakh from the Central Government.
Rs 5 lakh as a top-up from the States/UTs Government.