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All Citizens Above 70 Years To Get Free Health Treatment Under Ayushman Bharat Scheme, President Announces

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OB Bureau

New Delhi: Every Indian citizen aged above 70 years will be provided free treatment under the Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance Scheme, President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday.

The opening of 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras in the country is also progressing at a fast pace, she said while addressing the joint sitting of Parliament.

Under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), free health services are being provided to 55 crore beneficiaries, President Murmu said, PTI reported,

“Further, the Government is going to take yet another decision in this area. Now every elderly person above 70 years of age will also be covered and get the benefit of free treatment under Ayushman Bharat Yojana,” the President said.

OB Bureau

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