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PM Launches Ayushman Bharat: Here are Some Facts You Need to Know

October 12, 2018

PM Launches Ayushman Bharat: Here are Some Facts You Need to Know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the world’s largest healthcare scheme Ayushman Bharat this Sunday, nearly 7 months since its first announcement. The following are some of the important facts that you need to know:

  • The scheme will provide affordable health insurance to more than 50 crore individuals from 10 crore families.
  • Nearly 13,000 hospitals will be under the purview of the scheme.
  • As many as 13,000 diseases including cancer, TB, etc. will be covered. 
  • For its effective implementation, the government is building 82 new government medical colleges.
  • More than 2,500 modern hospitals will be built in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
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