Free Healthcare for All Seniors: A Landmark Move by Ayushman Bharat

President Droupadi Murmu announced that citizens above 70 years will receive free healthcare under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. The initiative is part of India’s broader efforts to promote health and wellness, including the rapid expansion of Jan Aushadhi Kendras and the global promotion of AYUSH practices.

President Droupadi Murmu has announced a groundbreaking extension of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, which will now provide free medical treatment for all citizens above 70 years of age. Speaking during a joint sitting of Parliament, President Murmu highlighted the fast progress in the establishment of 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras nationwide.

The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) already offers free health services to 55 crore beneficiaries. Expanding this to cover the elderly is seen as a significant step towards universal healthcare.

President Murmu also noted that India is on a mission to create a healthier world through the promotion of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy). The International Day of Yoga was recently celebrated worldwide, underscoring the global prestige of India's wellness practices.