Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed preparations towards the launch of the ambitious Health Assurance programme under Ayushman Bharat. PM Modi was apprised of the preparation done so far, including consultations with States, for the smooth and expeditious rollout of the Health Assurance programme.
The scheme is said to provide a cover of up to Rs. 5 lakh per family. It will be targeted to cover over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families. Prime Minister stressed on providing maximum benefit to the poor and marginalized sections of society, under this scheme.
Last month, on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, the Prime Minister had inaugurated the first ‘Health and Wellness Centre’ under Ayushman Bharat, in the aspirational district of Bijapur in Chhattisgarh.
Top officials of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, NITI Aayog and PMO, briefed the Prime Minister on various aspects of the scheme.
“Chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress on the Health Assurance programme under Ayushman Bharat. Reviewed the preparations including consultation with states for a smooth rollout of the programme,” tweeted PM Modi.
Chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress on the Health Assurance programme under Ayushman Bharat. Reviewed the preparations including consultation with states for a smooth rollout of the programme. https://t.co/aifdf7xzfh
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 7, 2018
He aims to provide maximum benefit to the poor and marginalised, and work towards a healthy India. This programme will bring a positive difference in the lives of 50 crore Indians through Ayushman Bharat.
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