Delhi Cabinet Approves Ayushman Bharat Yojana Implementation

February 21, 2025

The newly formed Delhi Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has taken steps towards implementing the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. This decision, made during their inaugural meeting, aligns with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) election manifesto. The scheme aims to enhance healthcare access for Delhi residents, providing a total coverage of ₹10 lakh.

Ayushman Bharat Yojana

Ayushman Bharat was launched under the National Health Policy of 2017
Its aim is to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
The program aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SHGs), ensuring that no one is left out.
The Ayushman Bharat Yojana is a national health protection scheme.
It aims to provide financial coverage for secondary and tertiary healthcare services.
The scheme includes a ₹5 lakh coverage from the Central government.
The Delhi government will add an additional ₹5 lakh, ensuring comprehensive healthcare for its citizens.

National Health Policy 2017

Approved by the Union Cabinet on March 15, 2017.
Aims to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC)—healthcare for all.
Focuses on affordable and high-quality healthcare services.
It replaced a 2002 policy, which guided the healthcare sector through 5-Year Plans.

Ayushman Bharat Yojana Controversy in Delhi

Ayushman Bharat Yojana became a major point of conflict between the AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) and BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party).
BJP MPs filed a petition asking the Delhi High Court to make Ayushman Bharat available to the people of Delhi.
The Delhi government opposed the scheme, arguing that Delhi residents already receive better healthcare benefits under existing state schemes.
AAP claimed that the Ayushman Bharat scheme uses outdated 2011 Census data, which does not reflect the current needs of society.
Both parties used the issue for political campaigning, with BJP promising to implement Ayushman Bharat if it came to power in Delhi.

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