Over 7.72 lakh Ayushman Bharat Health Cards have been created in Delhi, and 46,963 citizens have received treatment, said Health Minister Pankaj Singh on Wednesday (May 28, 2026).
Of the total cards issued, 2.9 lakh were under the Vaya Vandana Scheme (VVS) and 4.81 lakh under the non-VVS category, extending healthcare coverage to senior citizens and eligible families.
“The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPM-JAY) scheme is emerging as a strong pillar of accessible healthcare in Delhi. Our focus remains on ensuring seamless treatment, wider awareness and timely benefits for every eligible citizen through a robust healthcare network,” the Minister said.
The issuing of cards under both categories is strengthening the implementation of the scheme, under which citizens are eligible for up to ₹10 lakh cashless healthcare coverage. This includes ₹5 lakh coverage under the Central Government’s AB PM-JAY scheme along with an additional ₹5 lakh health cover provided by the Delhi government, ensuring stronger financial protection and wider access to quality treatment for beneficiaries including senior citizens, as per the Minister’s office.
“Delhi’s healthcare delivery under AB PM-JAY is being supported by a strong network of 233 empanelled hospitals, comprising 181 private and 52 government hospitals, enabling access to quality cashless treatment across a wide range of medical services,” an official statement said.
Published – May 28, 2026 05:52 am IST
