Ayushman Bharat scheme to be expanded to cover elderly above 70

The Indian government has expanded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to include all senior citizens aged 70 and above. This initiative will provide up to ₹5 lakh in health insurance per year for around 4.5 crore families, regardless of their socio-economic status, ensuring broader healthcare access.