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• Ayushman Bharat has issued over 41 crore health cards and facilitated 8.59 crore hospital admissions worth Rs 1.19 lakh crore.
• Jan Aushadhi Kendras increased from 80 in 2014 to 16,469 in 2025, making medicines affordable.
• Modi government’s initiatives have uplifted millions, focusing on inclusive growth and building a developed India.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda highlighted the transformative impact of the Ayushman Bharat – Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), calling it a historic breakthrough in India’s healthcare sector under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership over the past 11 years.

In a detailed post on X, Nadda underscored the broad progress India has made in the past decade, stating, “There has been historic development in all areas education, health, transport, infrastructure, and defense”. Central to this transformation, he said, is the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which has redefined access to quality healthcare for millions across the country.

As of May 30, over 41.02 crore Ayushman Cards have been issued across 33 states and union territories, empowering citizens with cashless access to health services. The AB-PMJAY has facilitated more than 8.59 crore hospital admissions, amounting to Rs 1.19 lakh crore in treatment costs. The scheme, touted as one of the world’s largest publicly funded health insurance initiatives, ensures that families receive critical secondary and tertiary healthcare without falling into financial hardship.

Additionally, the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras which provide affordable generic medicines has seen a massive leap from just 80 in 2014 to 16,469 outlets by May 2025, further expanding access to essential medicines at low cost.

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Nadda emphasized that the Modi government’s governance model is focused on inclusive development, particularly for the marginalized. He credited several flagship initiatives, including Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, Awas Yojana, PM Jan Dhan Yojana, Mudra Yojana, Drone Didi, and self-employment schemes, for elevating millions out of poverty and promoting dignity in daily life.

He concluded that the Modi government’s 11 years have been devoted to "service, good governance, and welfare of the poor”, laying the groundwork for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) through sustained, inclusive policy initiatives and people-centric reforms.