Key Highlights:
- PM Modi said over 60 crore beneficiaries now have access to Rs 5 lakh annual health cover, calling Ayushman Bharat the world's largest healthcare scheme.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY has facilitated over 13 crore hospital admissions and saved families more than Rs 2 lakh crore in healthcare expenses.
- More than 38,000 hospitals nationwide are now part of the Ayushman network, with Ayushman Arogya Mandirs recording over 500 crore visits.
- Nearly one in two Ayushman Cards belong to women, with six crore senior citizens above 70 covered regardless of socio-economic status.
- Over 30 lakh treatments worth more than Rs 8,800 crore have been availed outside beneficiaries' home states, highlighting the scheme's portability.
Eight Years of India's Flagship Health Scheme
As Ayushman Bharat completes eight years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the scheme was launched with the aim of ensuring that every Indian has access to quality and affordable healthcare.
A Landmark Scale of Coverage
He said that more than 60 crore beneficiaries now have access to an annual health cover of Rs 5 lakh, making Ayushman Bharat the largest healthcare scheme in the world.
PM Modi's Message on X
PM Modi took to social media platform X, saying, "Eight years ago, Ayushman Bharat was rolled out with the idea that every Indian should have access to top-quality and affordable healthcare. Today, more than 60 crore beneficiaries have access to Rs. 5 lakh annual health cover, making it the largest healthcare scheme in the world."
Savings and Grassroots Healthcare Access
"It has enabled record savings on medical expenses, thus benefitting the poor and middle class. And healthcare is moving closer to every doorstep. Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have already recorded over 500 crore visits, strengthening primary healthcare at the grassroots. My best wishes to all Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries," he said.
A Broader Summary From MyGovIndia
PM Modi also shared a post by MyGovIndia highlighting the achievements of Ayushman Bharat over the past eight years. MyGovIndia said, "All is well. Three words we turn to when life gets tough. But what happens when those words meet a healthcare system built to deliver? 8 years of Ayushman Bharat, the world's largest health protection scheme, have helped millions of Indian families access quality healthcare without letting treatment costs stand in the way."
Savings Achieved Through the Scheme
According to the post, free treatments under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY have helped families save more than Rs 2 lakh crore in healthcare expenses, a figure that underscores the scale of financial relief the scheme has provided to beneficiary households over the years.
A Growing Hospital Network
It added that more than 38,000 hospitals are now part of the Ayushman network nationwide, providing families with more healthcare facilities when they need treatment, giving beneficiaries a wide geographic spread of options for accessing care.
Hospital Admissions Facilitated
"Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY has facilitated over 13 crore hospital admissions, putting its health protection cover to work at scale," MyGovIndia said, illustrating the scheme's tangible impact through the sheer volume of admissions it has supported.
Coverage for Senior Citizens
The post further said that six crore senior citizens aged above 70 are now covered under Ayushman Bharat, irrespective of their socio-economic status, extending the scheme's reach to elderly individuals regardless of their income category.
Primary Healthcare Through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
It also highlighted that 1.86 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are bringing primary healthcare closer to communities and making essential care more accessible, complementing the hospital-based insurance coverage with grassroots-level primary care infrastructure.
Recorded Footfall at Health Centres
More than 500 crore footfalls have been recorded at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, indicating the growing reach of primary healthcare services across communities, a figure that reflects sustained and repeated engagement with these centres by the public rather than a single instance of usage.
Significant Representation of Women
MyGovIndia also said that nearly one in two Ayushman Cards belong to women, making them a significant part of the scheme's coverage, highlighting a notably balanced gender representation among the scheme's beneficiaries.
Early Disease Detection Through Screenings
The post said more than 42 crore screenings for diabetes and hypertension, along with crores of screenings for oral, breast and cervical cancers, have been conducted to help identify health risks at an early stage, reflecting the scheme's role in preventive healthcare alongside its core hospital treatment coverage.
Cross-State Portability of Coverage
It added that more than 30 lakh treatments worth over Rs 8,800 crore have been availed outside beneficiaries' home states, highlighting the portability of Ayushman Bharat coverage across the country, an important feature for beneficiaries who may need to travel for specialised treatment or who are working outside their home state.
A Reaffirmation of the Scheme's Scale
"60+ crore people are covered under Ayushman Bharat with health cover of Rs 5 lakh, offering financial protection when serious medical care is needed," it said, reiterating the scheme's core value proposition of shielding families from the financial burden of major medical expenses.
A Closing Reflection on the Scheme's Impact
"From a promise of health protection to millions of families experiencing it on the ground, eight years of Ayushman Bharat have made 'All Is Well' mean a little more," MyGovIndia said, closing out the anniversary messaging with a reflection on how the scheme has translated its original policy promise into tangible, lived impact for beneficiary families across the country.
Key Highlights:
- PM Modi said over 60 crore beneficiaries now have access to Rs 5 lakh annual health cover, calling Ayushman Bharat the world's largest healthcare scheme.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY has facilitated over 13 crore hospital admissions and saved families more than Rs 2 lakh crore in healthcare expenses.
- More than 38,000 hospitals nationwide are now part of the Ayushman network, with Ayushman Arogya Mandirs recording over 500 crore visits.
- Nearly one in two Ayushman Cards belong to women, with six crore senior citizens above 70 covered regardless of socio-economic status.
- Over 30 lakh treatments worth more than Rs 8,800 crore have been availed outside beneficiaries' home states, highlighting the scheme's portability.
Eight Years of India's Flagship Health Scheme
As Ayushman Bharat completes eight years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the scheme was launched with the aim of ensuring that every Indian has access to quality and affordable healthcare.
A Landmark Scale of Coverage
He said that more than 60 crore beneficiaries now have access to an annual health cover of Rs 5 lakh, making Ayushman Bharat the largest healthcare scheme in the world.
PM Modi's Message on X
PM Modi took to social media platform X, saying, "Eight years ago, Ayushman Bharat was rolled out with the idea that every Indian should have access to top-quality and affordable healthcare. Today, more than 60 crore beneficiaries have access to Rs. 5 lakh annual health cover, making it the largest healthcare scheme in the world."
Savings and Grassroots Healthcare Access
"It has enabled record savings on medical expenses, thus benefitting the poor and middle class. And healthcare is moving closer to every doorstep. Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have already recorded over 500 crore visits, strengthening primary healthcare at the grassroots. My best wishes to all Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries," he said.
A Broader Summary From MyGovIndia
PM Modi also shared a post by MyGovIndia highlighting the achievements of Ayushman Bharat over the past eight years. MyGovIndia said, "All is well. Three words we turn to when life gets tough. But what happens when those words meet a healthcare system built to deliver? 8 years of Ayushman Bharat, the world's largest health protection scheme, have helped millions of Indian families access quality healthcare without letting treatment costs stand in the way."
Savings Achieved Through the Scheme
According to the post, free treatments under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY have helped families save more than Rs 2 lakh crore in healthcare expenses, a figure that underscores the scale of financial relief the scheme has provided to beneficiary households over the years.
A Growing Hospital Network
It added that more than 38,000 hospitals are now part of the Ayushman network nationwide, providing families with more healthcare facilities when they need treatment, giving beneficiaries a wide geographic spread of options for accessing care.
Hospital Admissions Facilitated
"Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY has facilitated over 13 crore hospital admissions, putting its health protection cover to work at scale," MyGovIndia said, illustrating the scheme's tangible impact through the sheer volume of admissions it has supported.
Coverage for Senior Citizens
The post further said that six crore senior citizens aged above 70 are now covered under Ayushman Bharat, irrespective of their socio-economic status, extending the scheme's reach to elderly individuals regardless of their income category.
Primary Healthcare Through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
It also highlighted that 1.86 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are bringing primary healthcare closer to communities and making essential care more accessible, complementing the hospital-based insurance coverage with grassroots-level primary care infrastructure.
Recorded Footfall at Health Centres
More than 500 crore footfalls have been recorded at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, indicating the growing reach of primary healthcare services across communities, a figure that reflects sustained and repeated engagement with these centres by the public rather than a single instance of usage.
Significant Representation of Women
MyGovIndia also said that nearly one in two Ayushman Cards belong to women, making them a significant part of the scheme's coverage, highlighting a notably balanced gender representation among the scheme's beneficiaries.
Early Disease Detection Through Screenings
The post said more than 42 crore screenings for diabetes and hypertension, along with crores of screenings for oral, breast and cervical cancers, have been conducted to help identify health risks at an early stage, reflecting the scheme's role in preventive healthcare alongside its core hospital treatment coverage.
Cross-State Portability of Coverage
It added that more than 30 lakh treatments worth over Rs 8,800 crore have been availed outside beneficiaries' home states, highlighting the portability of Ayushman Bharat coverage across the country, an important feature for beneficiaries who may need to travel for specialised treatment or who are working outside their home state.
A Reaffirmation of the Scheme's Scale
"60+ crore people are covered under Ayushman Bharat with health cover of Rs 5 lakh, offering financial protection when serious medical care is needed," it said, reiterating the scheme's core value proposition of shielding families from the financial burden of major medical expenses.
A Closing Reflection on the Scheme's Impact
"From a promise of health protection to millions of families experiencing it on the ground, eight years of Ayushman Bharat have made 'All Is Well' mean a little more," MyGovIndia said, closing out the anniversary messaging with a reflection on how the scheme has translated its original policy promise into tangible, lived impact for beneficiary families across the country.