
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Created : 2/12/2022
Ayushman Bharat is an integrated approach covering primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare through: a. Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) at the primary healthcare level. These centres will provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC). HWCs will cover both maternal and child health services and non-communicable diseases, including free essential drugs and diagnostic services. b. Financial protection for accessing curative care at the secondary and tertiary levels through Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY). This is world’s largest government funded health insurance program targeting more than 50 crore beneficiaries.