Ayushman Vay Vandana Card enrolment crosses 25 lakh
On 9 December 2024, in India, the Health Ministry said enrolment for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card had reached 25 lakh in less than two months of its launch on 29 October 2024.
Summary
On 9 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said enrolment for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card had reached 25 lakh in less than two months of its launch by PM Narendra Modi on 29 October 2024. Treatment worth over Rs 40 crore has been availed by more than 22,000 senior citizens. The card gives Rs 5 lakh free health cover to all senior citizens aged 70 and above, irrespective of socio-economic status, under the expanded AB PM-JAY.
Key facts
- Reported
- 9 Dec 2024
- Enrolment
- 25 lakh in under 2 months
- Launched
- 29 Oct 2024
- Cover
- Rs 5 lakh, all citizens 70+
- Treatment availed
- Rs 40 crore+, 22,000+ seniors
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Enrolment for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card reached what figure within two months of its launch, as reported on 9 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 25 lakh
PIB (9 Dec 2024): enrolment for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card reached 25 lakh in less than 2 months of its launch on 29 October 2024.
How much free health cover does the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card provide to senior citizens aged 70 and above?
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Correct answer: A — Rs 5 lakh
PIB (9 Dec 2024): the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card provides Rs 5 lakh free health cover to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, irrespective of socio-economic status.