Ayushman Bharat Scheme Extends Rs 5 Lakh Coverage to Citizens Above 70

The Indian government has expanded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to include all citizens aged 70 and above. Eligible seniors can now receive free health insurance coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh annually. This initiative remains applicable regardless of the family's existing private insurance status or socio-economic background.