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2020

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

According to Union Health Minister Harsha Vardhan how many vulnerable and poor citizens are eligible under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman Bharat)?

A	Over 30 crore
B	Over 50 crore
C	Over 60 crore
D	Over 70 crore

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -"The total number of beneficiary families under AB-PMJAY are around 10.74 crore.

Detailed explanation-2: -Families with no individuals aged between 16 and 59 years. Families having at least one physically challenged member and no able-bodied adult member. Landless households who make a living by working as casual manual labourers. Primitive tribal communities.

Detailed explanation-3: -Target of starting 1.5 lakh Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres achieved: Govt.

Detailed explanation-4: -Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget 2023-24 increased the allocation for Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to Rs 7200 crore, while Rs 646 crore has been allocated for the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).

Detailed explanation-5: -What are the Achievements of the Scheme? Beneficial for Poor: In around the first 200 days of implementation, PM-JAY has benefitted more than 20.8 lakh poor and deprived people who received free treatment worth more than Rs. 5, 000 crores.

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