Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) — Health Insurance for BPL Families
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Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
Government-funded health insurance scheme providing hospitalisation coverage of Rs 30,000 per year to Below Poverty Line families. Covered over 3.6 crore families. Predecessor to Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY.
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source Historical Record (Curated)
Published Tuesday, 1 April 2008
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
UPA I Congress-led UPA
Left Centre Right