Ayushman Bharat

2024 - 10 - 29

70+ and Loving Life: PM Modi's Ayushman Bharat Just Got Better!

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Big news for the over 70 crowd! PM Modi just expanded Ayushman Bharat and it's about to get a lot easier to stay healthy. Find out what's new!

In a groundbreaking announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expanded the Ayushman Bharat scheme to include all senior citizens aged 70 years and above. This extension means that elderly citizens, who have long been paying the price for their age with limited healthcare access, will now receive health insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family. With this initiative, PM Modi aims to ensure that seniors can prioritize their health without the added burden of medical bills.

However, the Prime Minister didn’t hold back in addressing the political hurdles that have prevented some states from implementing this scheme effectively. Criticizing the Delhi and West Bengal governments for their reluctance, Modi highlighted that it’s the senior citizens who are suffering due to “selfish motives” of political bureaucracy. It’s a bold claim, and many are eager to see how this will translate into real change for the elderly in these regions.

The revamped Ayushman Bharat scheme will make it easier for those over 70 to access medical services and the newly introduced Ayushman Card will be their golden ticket to quality healthcare. The process of obtaining this card is expected to be simple and user-friendly, ensuring that even seniors who might not be tech-savvy can navigate the application process with ease. With PM Modi’s vision in full swing, it’s safe to say that getting support for your health needs just became a lot easier below the age of 70!

Interestingly, this extensive healthcare plan comes as a part of the larger initiative to improve health services through modern technology, including the innovative use of drones for medical deliveries. With the government investing ₹12,850 crores into various healthcare projects, the future looks promising for healthcare in India. Remember, healthy empowerment can lead to happier lives for our aging population!

As a fun tidbit, did you know that India has one of the largest populations of senior citizens globally? With nearly 139 million people aged 60 and above, initiatives like Ayushman Bharat are essential in ensuring their well-being. So, dear seniors, life doesn’t stop at 70; it just gets more interesting with a health plan that’s got your back!

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Ayushman Bharat: PM Modi expands coverage to seniors over 70 ... (The Hindu)

Prime Minister Modi extends Ayushman Bharat to senior citizens above 70, criticizes Delhi and West Bengal governments for not implementing.

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Ayushman Bharat: आज से 70+ बुजुर्गों को आयुष्मान योजना का मिलेगा ... (Jansatta)

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Ayushman Bharat health insurance: अब 70 साल और इससे ज्यादा उम्र ... (मनी कंट्रोल)

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आयुष्मान कार्ड कैसे बनवा सकते हैं 70 साल से ज्यादा उम्र के लोग? जानें ... (ABP News)

हाल ही में PM नरेंद्र मोदी ने 70 साल से ज्यादा के लोगों के लिए भी आयुष्मान योजना में राहत देने की बात कही थी. इसके लिए आप आयुष्मान कार्ड ...

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प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने आयुष्मान भारत योजना के तहत 70 साल और उससे अधिक उम्र के सभी वरिष्ठ नागरिकों के लिए स्वास्थ्य बीमा ...

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PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat scheme for 70+; elderly ... (Livemint)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expanded the Ayushman Bharat scheme to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above on Tuesday. The scheme will be implemented ...

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PM hits out at Delhi, WB govt for not implementing Ayushman Bharat ... (Business Standard)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at Delhi and West Bengal governments on Tuesday for not implementing the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme due to ...

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PM slams 'selfish' Bengal, Delhi for not implementing Ayushman ... (India Today)

Prime Minister Modi expressed disappointment, noting that senior citizens aged 70 and above in Delhi and West Bengal were excluded due to "political hurdles ...

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PM Modi targets Delhi, Bengal govt over Ayushman Bharat scheme ... (Hindustan Times)

Modi said that elderlies in Delhi and Bengal won't be able to benefit from the scheme as their governments are not implementing it for political reasons.

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PM Modi extends Ayushman Bharat scheme for citizens over 70 ... (Business Standard)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched the expanded Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme.

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Ayushman Bharat: All seniors above 70 can avail health coverage ... (The Hindu)

Ayushman Bharat scheme: Prime Minister Modi launches healthcare projects worth ₹12850 crore, including Ayushman Bharat extension and innovative drone ...

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Ayushman Bharat PMJAY 2024: PM Modi launches health cover for ... (Financial Express)

Ayushman Bharat Yojana: PM Modi today launched health coverage for senior citizens. All senior citizens of the age 70 years and above irrespective of their ...

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"Ayushman Bharat, a failed scheme": AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj (ANI News)

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Ayushman Bharat: PM Modi slams AAP, TMC governments for not ... (Economic Times)

Prime Minister Modi apologized to senior citizens in Delhi and West Bengal for not being able to offer them the Ayushman Bharat scheme benefits due to state ...

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PM Modi to launch Ayushman Bharat Health scheme for senior ... (Livemint)

Prime Minister Modi will launch expanded health coverage under the AB PM-JAY for seniors aged 70+, providing up to ₹5 lakh in additional treatment.

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PM Modi launches expanded Ayushman Bharat, inaugurates ... (The Hindu)

PM Modi inaugurates healthcare initiatives worth ₹12850 crore, including drone-based delivery service for rural healthcare outreach.

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PM rolls out Ayushman Bharat for 70-plus citizens: Here's all you ... (The Indian Express)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched health cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to provide health coverage to ...

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'Ayushman Bharat, a failed scheme': AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj (Hindustan Times)

The Delhi Health Minister highlighted the success and efficacy of the Delhi Government's healthcare programs, which offer comprehensive and free treatment.

'Request you to study Delhi model': Arvind Kejriwal hits back at PM ... (Economic Times)

Arvind Kejriwal, former Delhi CM, defends the Delhi government's health scheme after PM Modi's criticism over not implementing Ayushman Bharat.

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Ayushman Bharat scheme to be implemented in Odisha by this fiscal ... (ETHealthworld.com)

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Ayushman Bharat: 70 ఏళ్లు పైబడిన వారికి రూ.5 లక్షల ఆరోగ్య బీమా ... (News18 తెలుగు)

Ayushman Bharat: ప్రధాని నరేంద్ర మోదీ ఆయుష్మాన్ భారత్ పథకాన్ని ప్రారంభించారు. దీంతో పాటుగా మరో రెండు ప్రాజెక్టులను ప్రధాని ప్రారంభించారు.

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Ayushman Bharat | ఇక 70 ఏండ్లు పైబడిన అందరికీ ఆయుష్మాన్‌ భారత్‌ (Namasthe Telangana)

కేంద్రం అమలు చేస్తున్న ఆయుష్మాన్‌ భారత్‌ పథకం ఇక నుంచి 70 ఏండ్ల పైబడిన అందరికీ వర్తించనుంది. తొమ్మిదో ఆయుర్వేద దినోత్సవం, ధన్వంతరి జయంతిని ...

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Ayushman Bharat Yojana: पीएम ने दिया बुजुर्गों को दिवाली का उपहार, 70 ... (Economic Times Hindi)

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Ayushman Bharat: AAP targets PM Modi over Ayushman Bharat ... (Economic Times)

The Aam Aadmi Party criticizes Prime Minister Modi for claiming Delhi and West Bengal did not implement the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme due to ...

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AAP's Priyanka Kakkar claims many Ayushman Bharat hospitals ... (ANI News)

Aam Aadmi Party national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar took a dig at Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, claiming that many ...

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AAP targets PM Modi over Ayushman Bharat, calls for nationwide ... (The Hindu)

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday (October 30, 2024) kept up its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remark that the Delhi and West Bengal ...

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What is Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card that provides free hospital ... (Economic Times)

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Ayushman Bharat Yojana: क्या दिल्ली में भी लागू होगी आयुष्मान भारत ... (Jansatta)

Ayushman Bharat Card: दिल्ली में आयुष्मान भारत योजना को लेकर बीजेपी और आम आदमी पार्टी के बीच 'वाक युद्ध' चल रहा है। अब दिल्ली में बीजेपी ...

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Ayushman Bharat scheme: आयुष्मान भारत योजना पर अरविंद केजरीवाल ... (प्रभात खबर)

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Arvind Kejriwal hits back at PM over Ayushman Bharat, claims Delhi ... (India Today)

Responding to PM Modi's critique, Arvind Kejriwal argued that Delhi's model offers comprehensive free healthcare for all, unlike the Ayushman Bharat scheme, ...

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Healthcare experts welcome Ayushman Bharat's expanded ... (Express Healthcare)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent announcement on October 29, 2024, to extend Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) health coverage ...

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Ayushman Bharat दिल्ली में आयुष्मान योजना को लागू कराने के लिए भाजपा अब कानूनी लड़ाई लड़ने की बात कह रही है तो वहीं पर दूसरी ओर आम ...

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Ayushman Bharat a 'failed' scheme: AAP steps up attack on PM Modi (Deccan Herald)

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Delhi LG attacks Arvind Kejriwal for not implementing Ayushman ... (Hindustan Times)

VK Saxena also termed the "so-called health model" of the AAP government a "web of illusion" created by Arvind Kejriwal's "powerful propaganda machinery".

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'Confusing public': Trinamool counters PM's criticism over Ayushman ... (India Today)

PM Modi extended Ayushman Bharat to all citizens over 70 and criticised West Bengal's decision not to implement the scheme, calling it a "political move".

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Ayushman Bharat expansion to benefit elderly; experts raise key ... (Business Standard)

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