Delhi Set to Launch Ayushman Bharat Scheme to Expand Healthcare Access
The BJP-led Delhi government will roll out the initiative on April 5, prioritizing vulnerable families and senior citizens with expanded health insurance coverage.
- The Ayushman Bharat scheme will launch in Delhi on April 5, 2025, marking a major policy shift after years of resistance under the previous AAP administration.
- The scheme aims to enroll one lakh beneficiaries by April 10, with priority given to families under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and other vulnerable groups.
- Delhi residents will receive health insurance coverage of up to ₹10 lakh per family, with ₹7 lakh funded by the city government.
- The healthcare budget for FY 2025-26 has been increased by 48%, with ₹12,893 crore allocated to support Ayushman Bharat and other health initiatives.
- Digital modernization efforts, including the Ayushman Digital Mission, will enhance healthcare infrastructure through integrated health records and diagnostic facilities.
Hindustan Times 
