Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Completes 8 Years
26 September 2026
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Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Completes 8 Years
Current Affairs Note
On 23 September 2026, the Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) completed eight years since its launch in 2018. The scheme is a major pillar of India’s effort towards Universal Health Coverage, providing cashless hospitalisation support for secondary and tertiary care.
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Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY completed 8 years, providing cashless healthcare to 60 crore people. Learn about coverage expansion, benefits and India's health security strategy.
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