Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) in Delhi as a “revolutionary step” in the capital’s healthcare sector.
The Delhi Government officially launched PM-ABHIM and began distributing Ayushman Bharat cards under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) on Thursday, marking a major shift in healthcare accessibility for residents of the national capital.
Taking to social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative:
“A revolutionary step related to Delhi’s health sector! This mission of the double-engine government is going to be extremely beneficial for lakhs of my brothers and sisters here. I am very happy that Delhiites will now also be able to get their treatment under the Ayushman Yojana.”
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also shared her thoughts on the development, calling it a historic milestone in Delhi’s healthcare:
“Today a historical chapter has been added to the health sector of Delhi. Realising the resolve of ‘Healthy India, Strong India’ under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, the Delhi Government has implemented the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) and started the distribution of Ayushman Bharat cards under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).”
“My heartfelt thanks to the Honorable Prime Minister for this important initiative. This is a concrete effort towards step #ViksitDelhi,” she added.
Delhi has now become the 35th State and Union Territory to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Delhi Government on April 5.
The scheme offers financial protection up to ₹5 lakhs per family annually to economically weaker sections, covering hospitalisation and treatment costs. Launched on 23rd September 2018, PM-JAY has transformed healthcare access for millions of vulnerable families across India, ensuring quality care without financial hardship during medical emergencies.