Ayushman Bharat Diwas: Celebrating Affordable Healthcare
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Ayushman Bharat Diwas |
| Date | April 30, 2024 (Tuesday) |
| Objective | Raise awareness about Ayushman Bharat Yojana and its healthcare benefits |
| Scheme | Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) |
| Launched By | Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| Year of Launch | 2018 |
| Insurance Coverage | Rs. 5 lakh per family per year |
| Beneficiaries | Over 10.74 crore poor and vulnerable families |
| Coverage Details | Covers three days of pre-hospitalization and 15 days of post-hospitalization |
| Hospitals Covered | Government and private empaneled hospitals |
| Funding | Fully funded by the central government; implementation cost shared with states |
| Job Creation | Ayushman Mitra role created to assist beneficiaries |
| Key Feature | Cashless hospitalization for eligible beneficiaries |