Many types of government schemes are run by the government, whose real objective is to reach the poor class and every needy and provide them benefits etc. For this, apart from spending money on schemes, the government also promotes these schemes at the grassroots level. For example, look at the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, whose name has now been changed to 'Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Mukhyamantri Yojana'. Under this scheme, Ayushman cards of eligible people are made free of cost. If you also want, you can get this Ayushman card made. So let us know what is the method of making an Ayushman card. You can know about this in the next slides...

Actually, before knowing about the process of making an Ayushman card, know that under the Ayushman scheme, Ayushman cards are made for eligible people and after this, the cardholder can get free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh in the listed hospitals. Therefore, if you are also eligible, you can also avail benefits by getting this card made.

Who is eligible?
If someone comes from a Scheduled Caste or Tribe
If someone is a daily wage laborer
If someone lives in a rural area
If someone is destitute or tribal etc..
Whose house is Kutcha
Those who have a disabled member in their family
If there is a landless person.

Eligible people can get Ayushman card made like this:-
Step 1

If you are also eligible as per the list mentioned above, then you can also apply.
For this, first of all, you have to go to your nearest public service center.

Step 2
While going to the center, keep your Aadhar card, ration card, and residence certificate carefully with you.
Get some copies of these and take them with you.
Also, carry an active mobile number

Step 3
Then your documents will be verified and eligibility will also be checked.
Then if everything is found correct, the application is made.
After this, your Ayushman card will be ready within 10 to 15 days.

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