1139 Arogya Mandirs To Be Set Up Across Delhi, Cards For All Income Groups Aged Above 70 News24 –

Delhi government is all set to launch Ayushman Cards for all income groups aged above 70 by the end of April 2025. This initiative is part of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). The scheme aims to provide health insurance coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with other cabinet ministers, chaired a meeting over implementation of Ayushman Bharat scheme on Wednesday. As a part of the initiative, 1139 Arogya Mandirs will be opened in every corner of the national capital.

1139 Arogya Mandirs To Be Set Up Across Delhi

“To implement Ayushman Bharat scheme, which Delhi has received after years of waiting, we held a meeting today to ensure that all the cards are made and reach the public as soon as possible. All the MLAs have been assigned the task. Efforts are underway to extend benefits to senior citizens aged above 70. Work should start immediately to identify the location of 1139 Arogya Mandirs to be opened in every corner of Delhi,” said CM Gupta.

Ayushman Bharat Coverage

Under the new Ayushman Bharat scheme, some families in Delhi will get health coverage of ₹10 lakh every year. Rs 5 lakh will come from the central government, and Rs 5 lakh from the Delhi government. A special campaign will start soon to help people join the scheme.

Eligibility

Senior citizens aged 70 and above from all income groups will be eligible for the Ayushman Card. The card provides health insurance coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year, covering 1500+ medical procedures.

Steps To Apply For PM-JAY

Aadhaar-based e-KYC is mandatory for enrolling for the Ayushman Bharat scheme. For applying citizens need to visit www.beneficiary.nha.gov.in or the Ayushman app.

Guide to apply for Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY):

Visit pmjay.gov.in

Select PMJAY for 70+. You will be directed to beneficiary.nha.gov.in login page

Enter mobile number, fill the captcha correctly

Enter the OTP that you received on the registered mobile number

Select the state to apply for this health insurance scheme

Verify your eligibility. If you’re eligible, your name will appear on the right side of the page

Click on ‘Apply’ under the ‘Action’ column to register if your PMJAY card is not available

Authenticate your Aadhaar by entering the OTP received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number

Registration Complete

Notably, a MoU between the Delhi government and the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for implementing Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana was signed on April 5. By signing the agreement, Delhi has become the 35th state or Union Territory to adopt the scheme.