Ayushman Bharat: AAP terms Centre’s health scheme a ‘jumla’, demands land for mohalla clinics

AAP spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj said the Delhi government’s scheme allows for free treatment for all in its hospitals irrespective of income.

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· Jun 10, 2019 · 01:21 pm

New private hospitals could get 40% public funds under Centre’s health insurance scheme

New guidelines have renewed criticism of the insurance scheme which activists say is aimed at diverting public resources to the private sector.

Nayantara Narayanan

· Jan 15, 2019 · 12:30 pm

Does India really have the capacity to implement Modi’s mega health scheme?

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana was launched in September, accompanied by a publicity blitz.

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Suvojit Chattopadhyay

· Oct 01, 2018 · 02:30 pm

PM Modi launches health insurance scheme in Jharkhand, says it will be studied around the world

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana offers a cover of Rs 5 lakh per year to India’s poorest families.

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· Sep 23, 2018 · 01:40 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch flagship health insurance programme today

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana scheme assures a cover of Rs 5 lakh per year to poor families.

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· Sep 23, 2018 · 08:42 am

Status check: As Modi launches Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana, teething troubles remain

Thirty states and union territories have signed up for the ambitious health insurance scheme, but Delhi, Odisha and Kerala are yet to join.

Nayantara Narayanan

· Sep 23, 2018 · 06:00 am

Why most states are bypassing insurance companies to give health cover to the poor

In his Independence Day speech, Narendra Modi announced the health scheme, renamed the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Abhiyaan, will be launched on September 25.

Nayantara Narayanan

· Aug 15, 2018 · 09:00 am

Does India really need a costly national health scheme with Rs 5 lakh as insurance cover?

The government will pay higher premiums for insurance packages that may not be fully used since many states do not have adequate healthcare infrastructure.

Nayantara Narayanan

· Aug 14, 2018 · 09:00 am