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Ayushman Bharat Diwas: Date, celebrations and more about the scheme
KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)
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Ayushman Bharat Diwas: Under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, one can get health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year if one meets certain conditions.
Ayushman Bharat Diwas, also known as Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) Divas, is celebrated on April 30. The day aims to spread awareness about the scheme and its benefits. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018.
The scheme is known as “the world’s largest health insurance scheme, providing coverage to over beneficiaries belonging to poor and vulnerable sections in Uttar Pradesh — thus ensuring hospitalisation and treatment services free of cost.”
Under the PM-JAY, one can get health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year if one meets the income criterion.
One can also register to the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) by using Aadhaar number and can download the ABHA card to know all your health-related information or get quick access to doctors.
How to register for Ayushman Bharat Yojana
The application can be easily filled online by using an Aadhar card, proof of domicile, income certificate, photograph, and category certificate, among others, on the official website of Ayushman Bharat. Here’s the step-by-step process:
1. Go to the official website of Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
2. Click on the ‘Am I Eligible’ section on the homepage.
3. Fill the mobile number and code to generate OTP.
4. Verify the OTP.
5. Input all the details such as name age, income certificate, Aadhar number, etc.
6. Recheck the details and click on the submit button.
Celebrations
A number of programmes, seminars, and camps are set up to raise awareness about the scheme and its benefits.
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