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Cover Story Secured Life, Empowered Nation

Ayushman Bharat:

People's Safety Shield

This is not a piggy bank, but it has saved
money. Has helped in difficult times. Because
of this, free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh has been
provided. This is not just an Ayushman card; it
is a lifeline for the poor.

n It is the largest government-funded scheme in the
world. In this scheme, 60 crore beneficiaries receive
health insurance worth Rs 5 lakh per family for
hospitalisation.
n At their own expense, states and union territories
have increased the beneficiary base to 15.5 crore
families.
n 23.3 crore beneficiaries have been verified and
Ayushman cards have been issued as of March 20.
n Rs 54,241 crore has been sanctioned for the
admission of 4.49 crore patients through 26,434
service providers.
n Treatment for chronic such as cancer, diabetes,
Ayushman Bharat has removed the
and heart disease, is provided in 1949 medical
procedures across 27 specialties at AB-PMJAY. worry about the cost of treatment for the
poor. The way this scheme has become
a defensive shield for them,
23.3 crore verified and Ayushman it is no less than a boon.
beneficiaries have been
cards have been generated
as of March 20. - Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

continuously. A secure environment is
available for farmers, women, youth and
elders.
Fasal Bima Yojana, PM Kisan Samman
Nidhi, schemes at every stage of farming
– pre-sowing, during, and post-sowing i.e.
from seed to market for farming ensuring
the overall welfare of farmers alongwith
an increase in income. The schemes that
secure women's power from birth to every
stage are giving them wings to fly in life. Safe
health facilities have been made available
to women through Matru Vandana Yojana.
The workers of the unorganized sector have
also been saved by the facility of pension
i.e. Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana. In the
last nine years, there has been freedom

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