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6 crore people in Bengal to get Ayushman cover as state rejoins PM-JAY
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6 crore people in Bengal to get Ayushman cover as state rejoins PM-JAY

Times of India · Jun 9, 2026, 4:47 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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West Bengal has rejoined the Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY health insurance scheme, bringing nearly six crore people under its coverage. This move, fulfilling an election promise, marks the state's return after a previous withdrawal. The initiative aims to provide ₹5 lakh annual health cover to eligible fam

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