Context:
- The scheme is called Ayushman Bharat Yojana and is also known as Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).
About the scheme:
- It aims to aid and give benefits to the poor and needy families based on the Socio-Economic Caste Census database. Through the scheme, they will further be able to take cashless benefits from public and private hospitals across the country.
- The Ayushman Bharat Diwas has twin missions. The day aims to promote health and wellness and provide insurance benefits to the poor.
- The scheme is also titled National Health Protection Scheme and ModiCare. Some of the diseases covered by this scheme include Paediatric Cancer and many others.
- The day also aimed to benefit 50 crore beneficiaries in India and it covers secondary and tertiary healthcare.
- The scheme aims to provide healthcare to more than 10 crore families in India. The 10 crore families consist of 8 crore families in rural areas and 2.33 crore families from urban areas.
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