West Bengal became the 36th state/UT to implement AB PM-JAY on June 8, 2026, completing the nationwide rollout. NHA signed an MoU with West Bengal at Vigyan Bhawan in the presence of Health Minister JP Nadda and WB CM Suvendu Adhikari. The scheme provides ₹5 lakh annual health cover per family to 50 crore+ beneficiaries.
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West Bengal Becomes 36th State/UT to Join Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY on June 8
Key Points
- West Bengal became the 36th state/UT to implement AB PM-JAY on June 8, 2026, completing the nationwide rollout
- NHA signed an MoU with West Bengal at Vigyan Bhawan in the presence of Health Minister JP Nadda and WB CM Suvendu Adhikari
- The scheme provides ₹5 lakh annual health cover per family to 50 crore+ beneficiaries
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• West Bengal: 36th state/UT to join AB PM-JAY (June 8, 2026) • ₹5 lakh/family/year; 50 crore+ beneficiaries; NHA administers • WB CM: Suvendu Adhikari (BJP)
