Modi welcomes move to implement Ayushman Bharat scheme in West Bengal
National 12 May, 2026

Modi welcomes move to implement Ayushman Bharat scheme in West Bengal

Business To Business, New Delhi, 12th May 2026:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed the new BJP government in West Bengal’s decision to implement Ayushman Bharat, emphasizing that a double-engine government will ensure smooth delivery of key Central schemes.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the state will roll out the Centre’s flagship health insurance scheme, providing up to Rs 5 lakh annually to eligible households.
Modi expressed his happiness, stating, "The welfare of my sisters and brothers of West Bengal is supreme! I'm very happy that the people of the state will have access to Ayushman Bharat, the world's largest healthcare scheme that ensures top-quality and affordable healthcare."

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