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PM Modi Celebrates 7 Years of Ayushman Bharat, Highlights Its Impact on India's Healthcare - The Statesman

Ayushman Bharat has provided financial protection and universal healthcare access to over 55 crore Indians, reducing out-of-pocket costs from 63% to 39%, government data shows.

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the seventh anniversary of Ayushman Bharat on September 23, 2025, in New Delhi, celebrating its impact on India's healthcare system.
  • Launched in 2018 to provide affordable and high-quality care, the scheme aimed to address future healthcare needs and reduce financial burdens on citizens.
  • Ayushman Bharat covers over 55 crore citizens, issued more than 42 crore Ayushman Cards, links 4 lakh facilities and 7 lakh professionals, and supports 72 crore health records with cashless treatment.
  • Government health expenditure rose from 29% to 48% while out-of-pocket costs dropped from 63% to 39%, saving families over Rs 1.25 lakh crore and protecting six crore from poverty annually.
  • The scheme transformed public healthcare by providing economic security, broad healthcare availability, respectful treatment, and empowering millions across the country through its extensive reach, empathy, and technological innovation.
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Ayushman Bharat effected revolution in public healthcare: PM Modi

Ayushman Bharat revolutionizes public healthcare, providing ₹5 lakh annual health cover to 55 crore citizens, saving families from financial ruin.

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