West Bengal joins Ayushman Bharat for up to ₹5L coverage

Around 6cr residents eligible, nationwide portability

About six crore people in West Bengal are set to gain, including families of frontline healthcare workers and families of senior citizens aged 70 and above.
Plus, migrant workers from districts like Malda and Murshidabad can now get free treatment at empanelled hospitals across India thanks to the scheme's portability.

Central government to provide ₹1,000cr annually

The central government will chip in nearly ₹1,000 crore

annually to help roll out the program.
This funding should boost local hospitals and ease medical bills for families who used to pay a lot out of pocket.