Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Celebrates 7th Anniversary

Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), the world’s largest government health insurance scheme, is celebrating its 7th anniversary. Launched in September 2018 from Ranchi, the scheme has reached over 550 million beneficiaries and provided cashless healthcare services worth ₹1.48 lakh crore. Across India, over 1.8 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are operational, strengthening primary healthcare services. Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed it a mass movement, highlighting that PM-JAY ensures “financial protection + dignity”, demonstrating how scale, compassion, and technology together can drive a national health revolution.