September 24, 2018
Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally launched the world’s largest public health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY) in Ranchi on Sunday, 23rd September 2018.
The cashless scheme, which offers an annual cover of Rs 5 lakh to economically weaker section of society is expected to benefit 5.7 million families in this state alone. The PM will also inaugurate 10 wellness centres, as part of the scheme, in Jharkhand.
Ayushman Bharat scheme aims to cover around 550 million people, across the country.