Modi to roll out health cover for seniors above 70 years on Oct 29

The health coverage for all citizens aged 70 years and above irrespective of their income status under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is likely to be rolled out by......

Ayushman Bharat now covers all 70+ citizens; 4.5 cr families to benefit

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved health coverage to all persons aged 70 years and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana irrespective of their income, benefiting......

Will Gehlot's welfare schemes help Congress buck trend in Rajasthan?

The Congress' welfare guarantees agenda or the Bharatiya Janata Party's Hindutva and anti-graft plank? IMAGE: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and party......

How India Saved More Than 100,000 Lives

The vaccination drive was only one important part of India's globally recognised pandemic management and response strategy, observes Dr Vinod K Paul, member (health), NITI Aayog. IMAGE: A......

Healthcare: Good news for all ASHA, anganwadi workers

The government on Thursday announced the extension of healthcare cover under Ayushman Bharat to all ASHA and anganwadi workers. Photograph: Babu/Reuters Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya......

Budget hits sweet spot, says Modi, highlighting Rs 11.11L cr expenditure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the interim Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman offers the "guarantee" of strengthening the foundation of a developed India......

Govt launches pension plan for informal workers

Goyal also announced hiking of tax free gratuity to Rs 30 lakh from existing Rs 20 lakh for employees having service of more than five years. The government on Friday announced a new scheme to......

In a major push to Ayushman Bharat govt allots Rs 61,398 cr for health sector

Ayushman Bharat aims at providing a cover of Rs 5 lakh per family annually and is aimed at benefitting more than 10 crore poor families across the country. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......