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Ayushman Bharat Scheme: 6 Crore Senior Citizens Enrolled, 19,000+ Jan Aushadhi Kendras Operational

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has enrolled 6 crore senior citizens and operates over 19,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras. The scheme offers cashless healthcare coverage up to Rs 5 lakh annually for secondary and tertiary care, significantly reducing out-of-pocket expenses and saving citizens over Rs 40,000 crore on subsidized medicines.

Economic Times

Centre to release Rs 39,000 crore for West Bengal schemes

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Politics·5/23/2026AI summary

Centre to release Rs 39,000 crore for West Bengal schemes

Following Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's visit, the Centre will release Rs 39,000 crore for West Bengal's water resources schemes. PM Modi assured support for central projects and economic development, with new cooperation phases for health centers and rural employment.

Times of India

West Bengal Reintroduces Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

Health

5/12/2026AI summary

West Bengal Reintroduces Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

West Bengal has officially rejoined the Ayushman Bharat PMJAY health insurance scheme. The program offers cashless medical coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually, with universal eligibility for all senior citizens aged 70 and older.

Economic Times

Health

5/12/2026AI summary

West Bengal Reimplements Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana with Cashless Health Insurance

West Bengal revives the Ayushman Bharat scheme, offering cashless health insurance up to Rs 5 lakh/year for families, with all senior citizens (70+) eligible regardless of income.

Economic Times

Suvendu govt to roll out ‘Annapurna Bhandar’ scheme from June 1; women to get Rs 3,000 monthly

NEWS

5/11/2026

Suvendu govt to roll out ‘Annapurna Bhandar’ scheme from June 1; women to get Rs 3,000 monthly

West Bengal's new BJP government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has launched the "Annapurna Bhandaar" scheme. Eligible women will receive ₹3,000 monthly, replacing the previous "Lakshmir Bhandar." The cabinet also approved integrating the state with central schemes like Ayushman Bharat and addressing illegal immigration.

Times of India

'Fear out, trust in': Suvendu Adhikari takes 6 big decisions as Bengal CM in first cabinet meet

NEWS

5/11/2026

'Fear out, trust in': Suvendu Adhikari takes 6 big decisions as Bengal CM in first cabinet meet

West Bengal's new Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari chaired his first cabinet meeting, approving six key decisions to end state-Centre deadlock. These include facilitating land for BSF border fencing, rolling out central schemes like Ayushman Bharat, and aligning IAS/IPS officers with central training.

Times of India