Ayushman Bharat Achievements and Plans

Ayushman Bharat Scheme Overview:

Components and Objectives:

1. Ayushman Aarogya Mandir (AAM):

   • Establishment of 150,000 Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) aimed at providing Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC).
   • Includes urban and rural upgrades of Sub Health Centres (SHCs) and Primary Health Centres (PHCs).
   • Focus on preventative, promotive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative care services.

2. Key Health Services Offered:

   • Reproductive and Child Health (RCH)
   • Services for Infectious Diseases.
   • Non-communicable diseases (like hypertension, diabetes, and cancers).
   • Mental health, ENT, ophthalmology, geriatrics, and trauma care.
   • Promotion of wellness activities like yoga.

3. Service Delivery Achievements as of November 30, 2025:

   • 181,873 AAMs operational with 12 extended service packages.
   • 494.71 crore visits recorded and 41.93 crore teleconsultations.
   • Large-scale health screenings:
     • Hypertension: 39.50 crore.
     • Diabetes: 36.70 crore.
     • Mouth Cancer: 32.40 crore.
     • Cervical Cancer: 15.23 crore.
     • Breast Cancer: 8.37 crore.

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1. Ayushman Bharat PM-JaY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana):

   • World's largest publicly funded health insurance scheme.
   • Covers ₹5 lakh per family annually for secondary and tertiary care hospitalizations.
   • 12 crore families currently enrolled.
   • As of December 1, 2025:
     • 42.48 crore Ayushman cards issued.
     • 10.98 crore hospitalization claims approved with total expenditure of ₹1.60 lakh crore.
     • Gender equity observed with 49% cards and 48% hospital approvals for women.

2. Launch of Ayushman Vay Vandana Card (October 29, 2024):

   • Benefits for citizens aged 70 years and above regardless of socioeconomic status.
   • Expected to cover approximately 6 crore individuals.

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Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHM):

• Launched on October 25, 2021 with an allocation of ₹64,180 crore.
• Aims to strengthen national health infrastructure to effectively respond to pandemics and health emergencies (like COVID-19).
• Expected provisions include:
  • 17,788 health sub-centres.
  • 11,024 Health and Wellness Centres.
  • 3,382 Block Public Health Units and 730 district integrated health labs.
  • Creation of 150-bed Critical Care Hospital Blocks in 12 central hospitals across various states.

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Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM):

• Initiated in September 2021.
• Focused on creating a citizen-centric, interoperable digital health ecosystem.
• Key components include:
  • Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA).
  • Health Professional Register (HPR).
  • Health Facility Register (HFR).
  • Medication Registry, along with three gateways for seamless health information sharing.

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Overall Impact and Future Directions:

• The Ayushman Bharat scheme reflects a robust commitment to universal healthcare, aiming to improve health outcomes significantly through preventive care, accessibility to health services, and leveraging technology for better service delivery.
• The initiatives aim for sustainable healthcare that adapts to evolving health challenges while ensuring community access and engagement in health management.