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Curated headlines about Indian government health schemes from across the press
NHA awards states and UTs for excellence in AB PM-JAY and ABDM implementation
India Observes Ayushman Bharat Diwas to Promote Universal Healthcare
TN, Karnataka lead beneficiaries of PM Jan Arogya Yojana; PM-JAY’s free hospital care crosses Rs 1.5 lakh crore
*Clear Aarogyasri dues unconditionally; health investment policy ridiculous*
When files stall, disease doesn’t: CGHS patients caught in life-threatening delays
‘We just kept going’: Punjab family’s journey through cancer, debt, fears, and a government health scheme
Aarogyasri hospitals to suspend services over unpaid 1,400 cr dues
Govt Health Insurance India: Application Process
4-Month-Old Born With Hole In Heart Gets Lifeline Under Punjab Health Scheme
Peddapalli hospital tops in Aarogyasri, bags multiple awards
Government calls for AI solutions to speed up Ayushman Bharat claims
Dues around Rs 1000 crore pending under Rajasthan Government Health Scheme: Ashok Gehlot
Rahul Gandhi flags deficiencies in health scheme for ex-servicemen
Sharmila attacks govt over Aarogyasri dues
Andhra Pradesh: Aarogyasri New Admissions Halted From April 1, By 1,000+ Hospitals Over ₹3,000 Crore Dues
‘Hospital was non-empanelled’: Minister as opposition questions Punjab health scheme
CM: 2,400cr Aarogyasri dues cleared in two & half years
Aarogyasri to be expanded, medical infrastructure to get boost: CM Revanth Reddy
Every scheme, with the numbers behind it
Curated headline statistics for 19 major schemes, sourced from official ministry releases, NHA dashboards and state health-agency reports.
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
Government — FreePradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Up to ₹5,00,000 per family/year
Source: National Health Authority (NHA) dashboard
AB Health & Wellness Centres
Government — FreeAyushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres
Free primary healthcare services
Source: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
ESIC
Government — FreeEmployees' State Insurance Corporation
Full medical coverage + cash benefits
Source: ESIC Annual Report
CGHS
Government — SubsidizedCentral Government Health Scheme
Full coverage (ward entitlement by pay level)
Source: CGHS Directorate
PMSBY
Government — SubsidizedPradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
₹2 lakh (death) / ₹1 lakh (partial disability)
Source: Ministry of Finance / Jansuraksha portal
PMJJBY
Government — SubsidizedPradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
₹2 lakh death benefit
Source: Ministry of Finance / Jansuraksha portal
Janani Suraksha Yojana
Government — FreeJanani Suraksha Yojana
₹1,400 (rural) / ₹1,000 (urban) cash assistance
Source: National Health Mission
NPHCE
Government — FreeNational Programme for Health Care of the Elderly
Free geriatric healthcare services
Source: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
MJPJAY
Government — FreeMahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana
Up to ₹1,50,000 per family/year
Source: Maharashtra State Health Assurance Society
CMCHIS
Government — FreeChief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme
Up to ₹5,00,000 per family/year
Source: Tamil Nadu Health Systems Project
Swasthya Sathi
Government — FreeSwasthya Sathi Scheme
Up to ₹5,00,000 per family/year
Source: Government of West Bengal, Health & Family Welfare Dept.
KASP
Government — FreeKarunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi
Up to ₹5,00,000 per family/year
Source: Kerala State Health Agency
AB-ArK
Government — FreeAyushman Bharat — Arogya Karnataka
₹5,00,000 (BPL) / ₹1,50,000 (APL) per family/year
Source: Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust
Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana
Government — FreeAyushman Bharat — Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana
Up to ₹5,00,000 per family/year
Source: State Health Agency Punjab
BSKY
Government — FreeBiju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana
₹5,00,000/family (₹10,00,000 for women members)
Source: Government of Odisha
PMSMA
Government — FreePradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
Free antenatal care services
Source: PMSMA portal, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
RBSK
Government — FreeRashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram
Free screening and referral treatment
Source: National Health Mission, RBSK
NPCDCS
Government — FreeNational Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVD & Stroke
Free NCD screening and treatment at government facilities
Source: National Health Mission
PMNDP
Government — FreePradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme
Free dialysis sessions (typically 3/week)
Source: National Health Mission, PMNDP
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