West Bengal joins Ayushman Bharat scheme
West Bengal has officially joined the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, becoming the 36th state or union territory to implement the national health insurance scheme. The agreement was finalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by state and central government officials.
Why it matters
This marks a significant expansion of India's largest government-funded health assurance program, aiming to provide broader healthcare coverage to the population of West Bengal.
West Bengal, on Monday (June 8, 2026), became the 36th State/Union Territory to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
The report is a straightforward account of a government policy implementation and administrative agreement.
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