Update on AB- PMJAY

• AB-PMJAY (Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana) is the world's largest publicly funded health assurance scheme, offering ₹5 lakh/family/year cashless secondary & tertiary care cover.
• Launched 23 September 2018 at Ranchi by PM Modi; flagship of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), implemented by National Health Authority (NHA).
• Recent updates (Feb 2026) report empanelment progress, ABHA digital uptake, and expansion to 70+ senior citizens — high-yield Prelims + GS-II material.