Current Affairs - National - Discussion

The Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme recorded 23.46 lakh authorised hospital admissions, with authorised healthcare expenses amounting to ₹5,668.80 crore, as of October, 2026. Launched on October 29, 2024, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the scheme extends Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) benefits to all senior citizens aged above 70 years, irrespective of their income or socio-economic status. Eligible beneficiaries receive health coverage of ₹5 lakh annually for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation. The scheme is implemented by the National Health Authority under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.