What is the significance of Ayushman Bharat scheme in India's healthcare sector

Understanding the importance of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in promoting universal healthcare coverage in India.
Ayushman Bharat is a flagship scheme of the Government of India aimed at providing financial protection and health assurance to the poor and vulnerable sections of the country. Here are some of the important points about the Ayushman Bharat scheme:
  • Ayushman Bharat aims to provide health insurance coverage of up to 5 lakh rupees to around 50 crore beneficiaries across the country.
  • It is the world's largest health insurance scheme that provides cover for secondary and tertiary hospitalization to the beneficiaries.
  • The scheme has two components - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs)
  • PMJAY provides financial protection to poor and needy families for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
  • HWCs provide comprehensive primary healthcare services including screening for noncommunicable diseases, maternal and child health services, and essential drugs and diagnostic services.
  • Ayushman Bharat aims to achieve the goal of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030.
  • The scheme promotes the concept of 'health for all' and provides equitable healthcare services to the most vulnerable sections of the society.
Overall, Ayushman Bharat scheme is a major step towards strengthening India's healthcare sector and promoting accessible and affordable healthcare for all.
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