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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.

Union health minister JP Nadda, Union minister of state for health Anupriya Patel and Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta with others during the MoU signing ceremony between National Health Authority and Government of Delhi for the rollout of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) in New Delhi on Saturday,
Delhi’s healthcare infrastructure will improve with this initiative, said Delhi Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh.
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123 Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs to be set up as a part of the plan. (HT Archive)

Overview

  • 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.