West Bengal Joins Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Scheme

West Bengal signed an MoU with the National Health Authority on 8 June 2026 to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), becoming the 36th State/UT. Rollout begins in July 2026. Around 6 crore families will benefit from ₹5 lakh annual health cover for secondary and tertiary care. Beneficiaries of the state’s Swasthya Sathi scheme will be gradually integrated. The Central Government has allocated ₹3,505 crore for smooth implementation.