PM-JAY facilitated 9.19 crore hospital admissions, covering treatments worth Rs 1,29,386 crore. Over 30,000 hospitals, both public and private, participate in the scheme. Around 82 per cent of beneficiaries live in rural areas. Authorities issued more than 40.45 crore Ayushman cards, covering 14.69 crore families.

ABDM advanced digital healthcare with 76.5 crore ABHA accounts created, linking 51.3 crore health records. The ABHA App Version 3, in 13 languages, recorded 1.57 crore downloads and 2-3 lakh tokens daily. These features simplify OPD registration and payments for users.

The scheme resolved 96 per cent of grievances through improved call centres and digital systems. Beneficiary satisfaction stands at 95 per cent. Officials noted ABDM’s integration with PM-JAY strengthens care coordination and ensures accountability in India’s healthcare system.

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Till September 20, more than 2.83 lakh health camps were conducted, with over 76 lakh citizens attending. Citizens were screened for hypertension, diabetes, breast and cervical cancer, and oral cancer.

The campaign also offered antenatal check-ups to 18 lakh women, vaccinated over 51 lakh children, and screened 15 lakh people for anaemia. Tuberculosis and Sickle Cell Disease screenings reached over 22 lakh and 2.3 lakh citizens, respectively. Additionally, 1.6 lakh blood donors registered and 4.7 lakh new Ayushman/PM-JAY cards were issued.

Mega health camps were organised in states like Delhi, Gujarat, and Jammu & Kashmir, focusing on maternal, mental, NCD, and cancer screenings. The campaign will continue until October 2, aiming to ensure healthy women, strong families, and a resilient nation.

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The scheme offers health coverage of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation to about 55 crore beneficiaries. Currently, 12.37 crore families from India’s bottom 40 per cent population are covered under the programme.

Till June, more than 9.84 crore hospital admissions worth over Rs. 1.40 lakh crore have been authorised. A total of 31,466 hospitals have been empanelled, including 14,194 private hospitals. Over 41 crore Ayushman Cards have been issued nationwide.

Nadda highlighted that the initiative has reduced out-of-pocket expenses, strengthened social security, and provided dignified access to healthcare. He emphasised that Ayushman Bharat reflects PM Narendra Modi’s vision and the government’s commitment to building a healthier India, ensuring no citizen is left behind, regardless of income or geography.

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Ayushman Sakhi will function as a digital assistant under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Through a simple, conversational interface, it aims to provide quick answers to citizens’ queries on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and other digital health initiatives. The chatbot will help users check their eligibility, understand benefits, track claim status, and get guidance on accessing medical services.

Officials said the chatbot reflects the government’s broader push for digital health infrastructure. By linking patients, hospitals, and healthcare professionals in one ecosystem, ABDM seeks to strengthen transparency and efficiency in service delivery.

Launched alongside new medical college projects, Ayushman Sakhi is expected to play a key role in raising awareness about government health benefits, especially in rural areas where access to reliable information remains a challenge.

Health experts believe this innovation could bring India closer to the goal of universal healthcare coverage, while also easing the burden on physical helpdesks and call centers.

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