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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the target of number of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres under the Ayushman Bharat?
A
1 Lakh
B
1.5 Lakh
C
2.5 Lakh
D
5 Lakh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains. Q. What is the target of number of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres under the Ayushman Bharat? Notes: The government has achieved the target of starting 1.5 lakh Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres across the country, as per the Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the main aim of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme? The objectives of the Yojana are to reduce out-of-pocket hospitalization expenses, fulfil unmet needs and improve access of identified families to quality inpatient care and daycare surgeries.

Detailed explanation-3: -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).

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