CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Punjab has now become the first state to extend the programme in sub-division hospitals.

Detailed explanation-2: -PM-JAY is fully funded by the Government and cost of implementation is shared between the Central and State Governments. PM-JAY is the world’s largest health insurance/ assurance scheme fully financed by the government.

Detailed explanation-3: -Services at Ayushman Bharat – Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) are free and universal to all individuals residing in the service area. Sl. No. AB-PMJAY provides health coverage of up to Rs 5.00 lakh per family per year to 10.74 crore poor, deprived families as per Socio Economic Caste Census (SECC) database.

Detailed explanation-4: -What are the Initiatives for the Health Care Sector? Ayushman Bharat. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). PM National Dialysis Programme.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ayushman Bharat is a universal health insurance scheme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. PMJAY was launched to provide free healthcare services to more than 40% population of the country. The scheme offers a health cover of Rs 5 Lakh.