The Chief Minister of West Bengal released a statement today, noting that over 50,000 residents have benefited from the Ayushman Bharat scheme in the past month. This figure represents a substantial increase in the number of people accessing free or subsidised medical care under the national health initiative.
The announcement comes as part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to broaden the reach of the Ayushman Bharat program, which aims to provide financial protection against catastrophic health expenditures for economically vulnerable populations. The CM emphasized that the surge in enrolments reflects the growing trust in the scheme’s services.
While specific details about the distribution of beneficiaries across districts were not disclosed, the government plans to continue strengthening infrastructure and outreach efforts to maintain the upward trend in enrolments.
Health officials highlighted that the increased uptake will help alleviate pressure on public hospitals and improve access to quality care for underserved communities.
