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Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

In September 2018, Government of India has launched “Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)”, to provide health insurance worth Rs 500,000 (US$ 7,124.54) to over 100 million families every year.

Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Mission

In August 2018, the Government of India has approved Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission as a centrally Sponsored Scheme contributed by both center and state government at a ratio of 60:40 for all States, 90:10 for hilly North Eastern States and 60:40 for Union Territories with legislature. The center will contribute 100 per cent for Union Territories without legislature.

Mission Indradhanush

The Government of India has launched Mission Indradhanush with the aim of improving coverage of immunisation in the country. It aims to achieve atleast 90 per cent immunisation coverage by December 2018 which will cover unvaccinated and partially vaccinated children in rural and urban areas of India.