Delhi Issues Over 7.72 Lakh Ayushman Bharat Health Cards, 46,963 Citizens Receive Treatment Under PM-JAY
मुख्य बातें
- •Over 7.72 lakh Ayushman Bharat Health Cards have been issued in Delhi as of May 28, 2026.
- •,963 citizens have received treatment under the ABPM-JAY scheme.
- •lakh cards were issued under the Vaya Vandana Scheme (VVS) for senior citizens; 4.81 lakh under the non-VVS category.
- •Each beneficiary is eligible for up to ₹10 lakh cashless healthcare coverage, with ₹5 lakh from the Centre and ₹5 lakh from the Delhi government.
- •The scheme is supported by 233 empanelled hospitals, including 181 private and 52 government hospitals.
New Delhi, May 28, 2026: Delhi has achieved a significant milestone in healthcare access with the issuance of over 7.72 lakh Ayushman Bharat Health Cards, as announced by Health Minister Pankaj Singh on Wednesday. Of these, 46,963 beneficiaries have already availed medical treatment under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPM-JAY), marking a substantial expansion in the city’s healthcare safety net.
The distribution of cards has been divided between two categories: 2.9 lakh cards issued under the Vaya Vandana Scheme (VVS), specifically targeting senior citizens, and 4.81 lakh cards under the non-VVS category, which extends coverage to eligible families across Delhi. Speaking on the progress, Minister Pankaj Singh highlighted the scheme’s growing role as a cornerstone of accessible healthcare in the capital. “The Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme is emerging as a strong pillar of accessible healthcare in Delhi. Our focus remains on ensuring seamless treatment, wider awareness, and timely benefits for every eligible citizen through a robust healthcare network,” he said.
