Editor Mr.Mayank Rawat ( Chief Editor Mr. Rohit Mishra )
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) as a ‘revolutionary step’ for Delhi’s healthcare sector on Friday.
The Delhi administration commenced the distribution of Ayushman Bharat cards under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and implemented the PM-ABHIM on Thursday.
On social media platform X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, “A revolutionary step related to Delhi’s health sector! This mission of the double-engine government is going to be extremely beneficial for lakhs of my brothers and sisters here. I am very happy that Delhiites will now also be able to get their treatment under the Ayushman Yojana.”
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta shared, “Today a historical chapter has been added to the health sector of Delhi. Realising the resolve of ‘Healthy India, Strong India’ under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, the Delhi Government has implemented the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) and started the distribution of Ayushman Bharat cards under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).”
She added, “My heartfelt thanks to the Honorable Prime Minister for this important initiative. This is a concrete effort towards step #ViksitDelhi.”
Delhi became the 35th State and Union Territory to adopt the AB PM-JAY following an MoU between the National Health Authority and Delhi government on April 5.
This state-sponsored health insurance programme offers financial support to economically disadvantaged families, with coverage of up to Rs 5 lakhs per family yearly.
Launched on September 23, 2018, Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY serves millions of underprivileged families nationwide, providing access to quality healthcare without financial strain during medical emergencies.
Mayank Rawat
