West Bengal joined AB PM-JAY on June 8, 2026 as the 36th and final state/UT, completing nationwide rollout. NHA signed MoU with WB at Vigyan Bhawan. Health Minister JP Nadda and WB CM Suvendu Adhikari were present. Scheme: ₹5 lakh/family/year; 50 crore+ beneficiaries.
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West Bengal Completes Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY National Rollout as 36th State/UT
Key Points
- West Bengal joined AB PM-JAY on June 8, 2026 as the 36th and final state/UT, completing nationwide rollout
- NHA signed MoU with WB at Vigyan Bhawan
- Health Minister JP Nadda and WB CM Suvendu Adhikari were present
- Scheme: ₹5 lakh/family/year; 50 crore+ beneficiaries
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• West Bengal: 36th state/UT; nationwide rollout complete (June 8, 2026) • AB PM-JAY: ₹5 lakh/family/year; NHA administers; 50 crore+ beneficiaries • WB CM: Suvendu Adhikari (BJP)
