Ayushman Bharat — Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)

Ministry / Dept Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Official Launch Date 23 September 2018

Last Verified (IST) 10 Feb 2026

World's largest government-funded healthcare assurance scheme providing secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.

Cashless coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year across empaneled public and private hospitals nationwide.

Bottom 40% vulnerable families identified based on SECC 2011 data, expanded to all citizens aged 70+ in 2024.

Eligible citizens can generate Ayushman Card at CSCs, empaneled hospitals, or via Ayushman App.

Aadhaar card and Ration Card.

Over 35+ crore Ayushman cards issued; over 7.5 crore hospital admissions authorized.

Latest Verified Update: Expanded to cover every Indian senior citizen aged 70 and above irrespective of income.

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