Health coverage now includes all seniors aged 70+, providing ₹5 lakh per family annually, regardless of income
73.7 million hospital admissions under AB PM-JAY, with 49% women beneficiaries. Reducing costs for the poor and elderly
Affordable health care needs quality standards and safety protocols, especially at the primary care level
31.4% of sub-centres and 7.4% of PHCs lack proper buildings and basic facilities, hindering health care delivery
Health Budget grew by 12.9% in 2024-25, yet combined health expenditure still below the 2.5% GDP benchmark
Enhanced policy focus needed to boost infrastructure, quality, and outcomes for equitable health care access