Senior citizens aged 70 and above will now receive coverage under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially included this age group in the Ayushman coverage.
He launched health insurance for all senior citizens under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
During a program held on Dhanvantari Jayanti and the 9th Ayurveda Day at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi, PM Modi distributed Ayushman Vaya Vandana cards to the beneficiaries.
This scheme offers free treatment up to ₹5 lakh annually for senior citizens, regardless of their socio-economic status, marking a significant step towards improving healthcare access and inclusiveness in India.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "I apologize to all the elderly people above 70 years of age in Delhi and all the elderly people above 70 years of age in West Bengal that I will not be able to serve you. I apologize to them that I will know how you are, I will get the… pic.twitter.com/zUsP0ktl0B
— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2024
The Department of Information and Broadcasting announced on social media platform X that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to offer health coverage to all citizens aged 70 and above.
This initiative aims to ensure accessible and affordable healthcare for all senior citizens.
During the event, Prime Minister Modi expressed criticism toward the state governments of Delhi and West Bengal for opting out of the scheme.
He apologized to senior citizens over 70 years old in these states, stating that he is unable to provide them with assistance.
He attributed this shortcoming to the political selfishness of these governments, which he claimed is obstructing care for the sick.
The Prime Minister emphasized his desire to serve all citizens but mentioned that political barriers are hindering his ability to help the elderly in Delhi and West Bengal.
