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13th August 2024 (11 Topics)

AYUSH under PM-JAY

Context

The Union Government is working to expand the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) by including AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) treatments.

About AB PM-JAY

  • Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri - Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) aims to provide health cover of Rs. 5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to approximately 55 Cr beneficiaries corresponding to 12.34 Crore families constituting the bottom 40% of India’s population.
  • The scheme comes under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 
  • The National Health Authority (NHA) is responsible for the implementation of the scheme at the Central level. At the state level, the State Health Authority (SHA) is responsible for its implementation. The programme also has District Implementation Units (DIU).
  • There are 2 major components under the scheme:
    • AB-HWC (Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centre)
    • PM-JAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana)
  • AYUSH Package Integration: Discussions are ongoing about including AYUSH treatments in AB PM-JAY and the following components are under review.
      • Package design and cost.
      • Onboarding of AYUSH hospitals.
      • Standard treatment guidelines.
      • Defined treatment outcomes.
      • Financial implications.

About the National Ayush Mission (NAM)

  • AYUSH stands for Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, promoting healthcare through traditional and unconventional Indian practices.
  • It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
  • The mission aims to enhance public healthcare by providing cost-effective and equitable healthcare nationwide, bridging healthcare gaps, and supporting state/UT efforts to offer AYUSH services and education, particularly in underserved and remote areas.
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