Prime Minister highlights success of Ayushman Bharat on its eighth anniversary

On the eighth anniversary of the rollout of Ayushman Bharat, the Prime Minister highlighted the achievements of the scheme. He noted that over 60 crore beneficiaries now have access to an annual health cover of Rs. 5 lakh, establishing it as the largest healthcare scheme globally. The initiative has reportedly enabled record savings on medical expenses for the poor and middle class. Additionally, Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have recorded over 500 crore visits, strengthening grassroots primary healthcare.