On April 5, 2025, Delhi officially joined the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), becoming the 35th state or Union Territory to implement the scheme. This move allows Delhi residents to benefit from one of India’s largest government healthcare programs. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta called it a “historic step,” while Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh confirmed that registration will begin on April 10.

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• Delhi became 35th region to adopt Ayushman Bharat on April 5, 2025
• Scheme offers free treatment for low-income families in empanelled hospitals
• CM Rekha Gupta called it a “historic step” for Delhi residents
• Health Minister blamed previous AAP govt for rollout delay
• Registration for scheme begins April 10, 2025
• MoU signed between Delhi govt and National Health Authority
• Scheme covers 50 crore people nationwide using economic caste census
• Also covers 36 lakh frontline workers like ASHAs, Anganwadi staff
• Already active in 34 other states/UTs before Delhi joined
• Seen as major boost for public health and insurance access in Delhi