Delhi Officially Launches ₹10 Lakh Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance Scheme

The Delhi government and Union Health Ministry sign MoU to implement the scheme, prioritizing vulnerable groups with enrollment underway.

The Ayushman Bharat scheme, offering ₹10 lakh annual health insurance per family, is now being implemented in Delhi following an MoU signed on April 5, 2025.
The scheme prioritizes the 'poorest of the poor,' including Antyodaya Anna Yojana beneficiaries and senior citizens aged 70 and above, with one lakh enrollments targeted by April 10.
Delhi's government will contribute an additional ₹5 lakh on top of the ₹5 lakh provided by the central government, doubling the annual coverage for eligible families.
The initiative includes 123 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs to enhance healthcare infrastructure, complementing existing Mohalla Clinics and expanding services.
Delhi has allocated ₹12,893 crore for healthcare in FY 2025-26, a 48% increase, with ₹2,144 crore specifically for implementing Ayushman Bharat.