PM Modi: Ayushman Bharat Changed Public Healthcare in India
On September 23, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Ayushman Bharat, India’s flagship health insurance scheme, has brought a big change in the country’s public healthcare system.
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Launched exactly 7 years ago in 2018, the scheme offers free medical treatment up to ₹5 lakh per year for poor families and senior citizens above 70 years old.
What PM Modi Said
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said:
“Ayushman Bharat was created by thinking ahead about India’s future health needs. It has made top-quality healthcare more affordable and has protected families financially, while also giving them dignity.”
He also said India is showing the world how scale, compassion, and technology can be combined to improve people’s lives.
Today we mark #7YearsOfAyushmanBharat! This was an initiative that anticipated the needs of the future and focussed on ensuring top quality as well as affordable healthcare for people. Thanks to it, India is witnessing a revolution in public healthcare. It has ensured financial… https://t.co/ys5oc9QnXf
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 23, 2025
How Big Is the Scheme?
Over 55 crore people (550 million) are covered
More than 42 crore Ayushman cards have been issued
Called the world’s largest health assurance scheme
Why It Matters
According to government data:
The government’s spending on health has increased from 29% to 48%
The amount people pay from their own pockets has reduced from 63% to 39%
The scheme saves over 6 crore families every year from falling into poverty due to illness
“No one should go bankrupt because they got sick,” said an official statement.
