Indian PM Modi expands Ayushman Bharat health insurance to cover senior citizens 70+, offering up to ₹5 lakh hospital treatment.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expanded the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme to cover all senior citizens aged 70 and above, offering up to ₹5 lakh in hospital treatment. This extension, costing ₹12,850 crore, comes amid criticism of the Delhi and West Bengal governments for not implementing the program due to "political interests." Modi emphasized the scheme's benefits for the poor and announced new healthcare initiatives during the launch.

October 29, 2024
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