Ayushman Vay Vandana Marks Two Years of Healthcare Transformation
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare · Health · Posted 29 OCT 2026 3:33PM
What happened
The Ayushman Vay Vandana initiative has completed two years, providing cashless healthcare coverage of up to ₹5 lakh to senior citizens aged 70 years and above regardless of socio-economic status. Implemented by the National Health Authority, it has recorded 23.46 lakh authorised hospital admissions valued at ₹5,668.80 crore.
Why it matters for UPSC
This scheme is significant for UPSC as it illustrates government welfare policies in the health sector, focusing on universal health coverage, financial risk protection for vulnerable senior citizens, and geriatric care delivery under AB PM-JAY.
Key objectives
- Extend health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year to all citizens aged 70 years and above irrespective of socio-economic status.
- Provide an additional top-up cover of up to ₹5 lakh per year exclusively for senior citizens aged 70 and above belonging to families already covered under AB PM-JAY.
- Record 23.46 lakh authorised hospital admissions valued at ₹5,668.80 crore over two years of implementation.