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Over Rs 2 lakh crore spent on treatments under Ayushman Bharat scheme
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News18•06-10-2026, 20:31
Over Rs 2 lakh crore spent on treatments under Ayushman Bharat scheme
- •President Droupadi Murmu attended the first convocation ceremony of the AIIMS Medical College and Hospital in Bilaspur.
- •She stated that over Rs 2 lakh crore has been spent so far for the treatment of beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
- •She advised young doctors to utilize technologies like telemedicine to ensure quality healthcare reaches remote areas.
- •Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda noted that 16 new AIIMS hospitals have been established in the last 12 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
- •During the event, degrees were awarded to 92 students from MBBS and Nursing disciplines at AIIMS Bilaspur.
Key Questions Answered
President Droupadi Murmu stated that over Rs 2 lakh crore has been spent so far for the treatment of beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda stated that 16 new AIIMS hospitals have been established across the country in the last 12 years.
A target has been set to create an additional 75,000 medical seats by the year 2029 with an allocation of Rs 15,000 crore.
