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Ayushman bharat for seniors: PM Modi criticizes Delhi and Bengal for blocking the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, denying Rs 5 lakh cover for seniors in their states
PM Modi Criticizes States for Ayushman Bharat for seniors Non-Implementation
Prime Minister Modi publicly criticized the Delhi and West Bengal governments for not adopting the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which offers health insurance up to Rs 5 lakh for senior citizens.
Ayushman Bharat’s Benefits for Senior Citizens
The scheme, launched as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), offers essential health cover for elderly citizens. Modi stated that seniors in these states are missing critical benefits due to political barriers.
Delhi and Bengal Defend Own Health Programs
While Modi advocates for Ayushman Bharat, both states argue that their own health schemes are better suited to local needs. The Prime Minister, however, criticized this stance, calling for more comprehensive care for seniors.Keyword Density:
