Many schemes are run by the Government of India for the citizens of the country. According to the different needs of the citizens, the government brings different schemes. Along with this, keeping in mind the interests of the farmers, the government also brings a scheme for them. But whether it is a farmer or a common man, health is an important part of everyone's life.
That is why the Government of India, keeping in mind the health of the needy, started the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Yojana for them. Under this, free treatment up to 5 lakhs is given. And now the news is coming that the benefit available in the Ayushman Bharat scheme run by the government can be increased from 5 lakhs to 10 lakhs. Let me know what is the latest update about this.
Insurance cover can be increased from 5 lakhs to 10 lakhs
The Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Yojana was started by the Government of India in the year 2018. It is also known as Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. Under this scheme, Ayushman card holders are given free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh by the government. Ayushman card holders can avail of this health insurance in any private and government-listed hospital by the government.
12 crore people in the country are getting the benefit of the government scheme. Now news is coming about that the government is considering increasing the insurance cover available in the scheme from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. This can also be announced in the upcoming budget.
The budget will be presented on 23 July
India's budget for the year 2024 is to be presented on 23 July this month. According to news agency PTI, big decisions can be taken in this budget. So one of the big announcements is also likely to be that the insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh available in the Ayushman Bharat scheme can be doubled. That is, the amount of insurance coverage can be increased to Rs 10 lakh. However, at present it will be called an estimate only. Until this is mentioned and confirmed in the budget.
This much burden will increase the government treasury
If the Government of India doubles the benefits given in the Ayushman scheme in the upcoming budget, then according to a figure given by the National Health Authority, an additional burden of Rs 12,076 crore will increase on the government treasury annually.
(PC: Freepik)
