Ayushman Bharat in Bengal: BJP’s win ensures Rs 5 lakh health coverage for state’s poorest and elderly
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Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Indian Express - India
Published Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Impact Assessment
9 /10
Impact Score Beneficiaries 12 crore families (55 crore individuals)
Budget Allocation Rs 7K Crore
Coverage 33 states/UTs (except Delhi, Odisha, West Bengal)
Implementation Status Operational 85% implemented
Key Outcomes
- Rs 5 lakh health cover per family per year
- 7.5+ crore hospital admissions authorised
- 30,000+ hospitals empanelled across India
Challenges
- Low awareness in rural areas
- Empanelment gaps in private hospitals
- Claims processing delays