India

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

By
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

Recent Posts

Highest-Ever Special Trains For Puri Rath Yatra; Check List, Routes

Bhubaneswar: The Railways on Wednesday released detailed list of highest-ever 315 special trains to be…

July 3, 2024

Now, 2 Bridges Collapse In A Bihar District On Same Day; 9 Incidents In 15 Days

Patna: We have witnessed heavy rains before, we have seen countless bridges coming down in India…

July 3, 2024

2 Killed, 2 Critical As Their Bikes Collide Head-On In Odisha’s Nuapada

Nuapada: Two persons were killed and two others critically injured after two motorcycles collided head-on…

July 3, 2024

Jailed Radical Preacher Amritpal Singh Gets Parole To Take Oath As MP

New Delhi: Radical preacher Amritpal Singh, who won the Lok Sabha election contesting from jail…

July 3, 2024

How To Quit Tobacco Smoking: WHO Issues First-Ever Treatment Guidelines

New York: More than 8 million people die from tobacco use every year as it…

July 3, 2024

Odisha Govt Offices, Banks, Magisterial Courts To Remain Closed On July 8 For Rath Yatra

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday declared July 8 a holiday for banks, banking institutions,…

July 3, 2024

Champai Soren Quits As Jharkhand CM, Hemant Soren Back In Hot Seat

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren resigned on Wednesday, just five months after taking oath,…

July 3, 2024

Clash During BJP Protest In Bhubaneswar: Congress Issues 72-Hour Ultimatum For Arrest Of ‘Attackers’

Bhubaneswar: A day after a violent clash took place during a demonstration by BJP in…

July 3, 2024