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PM Modi reviews preparations for launch of Ayushman Bharat

| | Mar 07, 2018, at 01:02 am

New Delhi, Mar 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister  Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed the progress of preparations towards the launch of Ayushman Bharat – the National Health Protection Scheme announced in the recent Union Budget.

At a high-level meeting over two hours, the Prime Minister was apprised of the work done so far, by top officials of PMO, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and NITI Aayog, for smooth roll-out of the scheme.

The scheme will provide a cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family. It will be targeted to cover over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families.

The beneficiaries will be able to avail cashless benefits across India.

The Prime Minister also reviewed preparations for delivering comprehensive primary health care through health and wellness centres.

The Prime Minister urged officials to work towards a well-designed and targeted scheme, which delivers benefits to the poor and weaker sections of society.

 

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