Ayushman Vay Vandana card enrolments cross 10 lakh within three weeks
On 16 November 2024, the Health Ministry said more than 10 lakh senior citizens aged 70 and above had enrolled for the Ayushman Vay Vandana card under AB PM-JAY within three weeks of its launch.
Summary
On 16 November 2024, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said more than 10 lakh senior citizens aged 70 and above had enrolled for the Ayushman Vay Vandana card, which gives free healthcare under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This came within three weeks of the card's rollout by PM Narendra Modi on 29 October 2024. Around 4 lakh of the enrolments are by women. Treatment worth over ₹9 crore has been authorised, benefiting more than 4,800 senior citizens, including over 1,400 women.
Key facts
- Date
- 16 Nov 2024
- Card
- Ayushman Vay Vandana, under AB PM-JAY
- Eligible
- Senior citizens aged 70+
- Enrolments
- 10 lakh+ in three weeks; ~4 lakh women
- Launched
- 29 Oct 2024 by PM Modi
- Treatment
- ₹9 crore+ authorised; 4,800+ beneficiaries
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The Ayushman Vay Vandana card under AB PM-JAY is meant for senior citizens of what age?
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Correct answer: D — 70 years and above
PIB (Health): the card is for senior citizens aged 70 and above.
On which date did PM Modi roll out the Ayushman Vay Vandana card?
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Correct answer: B — 29 October 2024
PIB (Health): the card was rolled out by PM Narendra Modi on 29 October 2024.
Consider the following about Ayushman Vay Vandana card enrolments as reported on 16 November 2024: 1. More than 10 lakh senior citizens enrolled within three weeks. 2. Around 4 lakh of the enrolments were by women. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Health): both are correct.