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......

Govt plans to remove 'dil ki doori' first, restoring J-K statehood is last

‘For the government, statehood is one of the end-points of the journey. A vast distance has to be traversed to reach there. There are many turns on the road, some resting points, and......

Now, all private hospitals permitted to give COVID vaccine

The Centre on Tuesday permitted all private hospitals to give the coronavirus vaccine if they adhere to the laid down norms and also asked the states and union territories to utilise the optimum......

'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'

'States have done a tremendous job of identifying health facilities for COVID-19 care and equipping them well.' IMAGE: The staff of the Tezpur Medical College and Hospital thank a young doctor for......

Modi 3.0's Plans For Ayushman Bharat

The Centre is considering a proposal on increasing coverage under the Ayushman Bharat scheme to Rs 10 lakh from the current Rs 5 lakh. IMAGE: Narendra D Modi interacts with beneficiaries of......

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......

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

The budgetary allocation of Rs 6,400 crore was earmarked for the centre's flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY). The health outlay this......

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......