🏥 Health Government Schemes 2026
15 schemes — eligibility, registration & benefits
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All Health Schemes (15)
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Yojana 2025
Ayushman Bharat provides free health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation to economically vulnerable families.
One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) 2026 — Ration Anywhere in India | nfsa.gov.in
One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) allows any NFSA beneficiary to avail their entitled ration from any Fair Price Shop (FPS) anywhere in India using Aadhaar-based biometric authentication. Migrant workers can now get ration in the city where they work, not just their home state. All 36 states/UTs are covered under ONORC.
National Health Mission 2026 — Free Health Services + Free Medicines + NHM ASHAs | nhm.gov.in
National Health Mission (NHM) is India's largest public health programme covering National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). It provides free essential medicines, diagnostics, and health services at government health facilities. Key components: ASHA workers, Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK), free immunisation, and Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK).
Poshan 2.0 / Saksham Anganwadi 2026 — Free Nutrition for 8 Crore Children + Pregnant Women
Poshan 2.0 (Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0) is the umbrella nutrition mission launched in 2021 by merging ICDS, Poshan Abhiyan, and other nutrition schemes. It provides supplementary nutrition to 8 crore children (0-6 years), 1.78 crore pregnant/lactating mothers, and 2 crore adolescent girls. Each beneficiary gets hot cooked meals or take-home rations through anganwadi centres.
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana 2026 — Free Aids for Senior Citizens | Walking Stick, Wheelchair, Hearing Aid
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) provides free assisted-living devices (walking sticks, elbow crutches, wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles, dentures) to BPL senior citizens aged 60+ years who suffer from age-related disabilities. Devices are distributed at special camps organized by ALIMCO in camps at the district level. 100% funded by Central Government from Senior Citizens Welfare Fund.
PM JANMAN Yojana 2026 — Rs 24,104 Crore for 75 PVTG Tribes, 4.90 Lakh Households | pmjanman.gov.in
PM Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) Development Mission — PM JANMAN — was launched by PM Modi on November 15, 2023 (Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas). It targets 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) across 18 states with Rs 24,104 crore outlay to cover 4.90 lakh households. The scheme integrates 11 critical interventions including housing (PMAY-G), road connectivity (PMGSY), telecom, piped water (Jal Jeevan Mission), and health (PM-JAY) specifically for PVTGs.
AB-PMJAY Senior Citizens 70+ Free Health Cover 2026 — ₹5 Lakh Cashless | Vy Vandana Card
Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) for Senior Citizens 70+ is a landmark October 2024 expansion of India's flagship health insurance scheme. Every Indian citizen aged 70 years and above gets ₹5 lakh per year cashless health cover at empanelled hospitals — REGARDLESS of income, BPL status, or pre-existing PMJAY enrollment. Families already covered under PMJAY get an additional ₹5 lakh top-up exclusively for senior members. The new Vy Vandana Card (Distinct Senior Card) is issued separately to 70+ citizens. Covers cardiac, cancer, kidney, joint replacement, neurosurgery, ICU, and 1,949+ procedures at 30,000+ hospitals nationwide.
Mission Indradhanush 5.0 (IMI 5.0) 2026 — Free Vaccination for 12 Diseases | Children & Pregnant Women
Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 (IMI 5.0) is India's flagship universal immunization campaign launched in August 2023 under the National Health Mission. It targets 100% full immunization of pregnant women and children aged 0–5 years against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases: tuberculosis (BCG), polio (OPV/IPV), hepatitis B, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, Haemophilus influenzae type b, rotavirus, measles, rubella, pneumococcal disease, and Japanese encephalitis (in endemic districts). IMI 5.0 specifically addresses 'zero-dose' children and dropouts identified through digital data systems. The Mission Indradhanush series has so far covered 5.46 crore children and 1.32 crore pregnant women across all districts of India.
PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) 2026 — Cheap Generic Medicines at 14,000+ Jan Aushadhi Kendras | janaushadhi.gov.in
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) makes quality generic medicines available at 50-90% cheaper prices than branded equivalents through Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs). Run by Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI). Over 14,000 Kendras across all districts; sells 2,047+ medicines and 300+ surgical items. The Janaushadhi Suvidha Oxo-Biodegradable Sanitary Napkin is available at just ₹1/pad. Launched 2008 (rebranded 2015). PMBJP saves Indians ₹30,000+ crore annually in healthcare costs.
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) 2026 — ₹600 to ₹1,400 Cash to Pregnant Women for Hospital Delivery | nhm.gov.in
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Health Mission (NHM), launched in 2005 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It promotes institutional delivery among pregnant women belonging to BPL/SC/ST families and reduces maternal and infant mortality. Cash incentive of ₹1,400 is given to women delivering in rural areas of Low Performing States (LPS: UP, UK, Bihar, Jharkhand, MP, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Odisha, Rajasthan, J&K) and ₹600 in High Performing States (HPS) for rural deliveries. Urban area deliveries get ₹1,000 in LPS and ₹400 in HPS. ASHA workers get ₹600 (LPS rural) or ₹200-400 per case. Over 1 crore beneficiaries annually. Cash paid directly to the mother at the time of delivery or just after discharge.
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram (JSSK) 2026 — FREE Delivery, Medicines & Transport for Pregnant Women | nhm.gov.in
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram (JSSK) is a central government initiative under the National Health Mission (NHM) that entitles ALL pregnant women delivering in government health facilities to absolutely FREE and cashless services — including C-section delivery, medicines, diagnostics (blood tests, ultrasound), diet, blood transfusion, and free transport (drop home after discharge). Launched on 1 June 2011, JSSK eliminates out-of-pocket expenses for pregnant women and sick newborns (0-30 days) at all government hospitals — district hospitals, CHCs, PHCs, and sub-centres. Key entitlements: (1) Free normal/C-section delivery; (2) Free medicines and implants; (3) Free diagnostics; (4) Free diet during hospital stay (3 days normal, 7 days C-section); (5) Free blood; (6) Free transport from home to facility and back; (7) Free treatment for sick newborn up to 30 days. Over 1.5 crore beneficiaries annually.
PM Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) 2026 — 22 New AIIMS + Super Specialty Hospitals | mohfw.gov.in
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) is a central government scheme under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare aimed at correcting regional imbalances in availability of affordable/reliable tertiary healthcare services in the country. Two main components: (1) Setting up new AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) — 22 new AIIMS sanctioned (6 Phase I already established: Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, Patna, Jodhpur, Raipur, Rishikesh; Phase II-VII adding more). (2) Upgradation of Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) — super specialty services in 75 Government Medical Colleges. Budget allocation: ₹14,832 crore (revised). Phase-wise establishment: Phase I (6 AIIMS), Phase II (2 AIIMS), Phase III (3 AIIMS), Phase IV+ adding hospitals. Beneficiaries: All patients — especially those in underserved states (UP, Bihar, MP, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, NE states) who previously had to travel to Delhi/Mumbai for super specialty care. Free OPD at AIIMS. Emergency services free.
PM TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan 2026 — ₹500/Month Nutrition Support for TB Patients (Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana) | nikshay.in
PM TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan is India's mission to eliminate Tuberculosis (TB) by 2025 (revised to 2027). Under this, the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) provides ₹500/month direct cash support to all TB patients registered on the Ni-kshay portal for nutritional needs during their treatment. Additionally, Ni-kshay Mitra initiative allows individuals, organisations, and corporates to 'adopt' TB patients and provide nutrition support beyond government amount. NTEP (National TB Elimination Programme) provides free TB diagnosis and free medicines (Anti-TB drugs) at all government health facilities. TB patients also get free chest X-ray and CBNAAT/TrueNat molecular test. Social security benefit: DBT of ₹500/month throughout treatment duration (6 months to 2 years depending on TB type). 25 lakh+ TB patients registered on Ni-kshay. India aims to eliminate TB by 2027 (5 years ahead of global 2030 target).
National AYUSH Mission (NAM) 2026 — Free Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy Services | ayush.gov.in
National AYUSH Mission (NAM) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of AYUSH that promotes traditional Indian medicine systems — Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homeopathy (AYUSH) — across India. Key components: (1) AYUSH hospitals and dispensaries — over 27,000 AYUSH dispensaries and 4,000+ hospitals operational with free medicines; (2) Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) integrating AYUSH services; (3) AYUSH education institutions development; (4) Quality and standardisation of AYUSH drugs; (5) AYUSH mainstreaming in PHC/CHC. Citizens benefit: Free OPD consultation, free Ayurvedic/Homeopathic/Unani medicines at government AYUSH centres, yoga sessions, panchakarma at empanelled centres. Budget: ₹4,607 crore (2021-26). 50 Wellness Centres for yoga in every district under AYUSH Wellness Centres programme.
Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakaram (RBSK) 2026 — FREE Health Screening & Treatment for Children 0-18 | nhm.gov.in
Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakaram (RBSK) is a national child health screening and early intervention programme under the National Health Mission (NHM) launched in 2013. RBSK covers ALL children from birth to 18 years — including newborns (0-6 weeks), Anganwadi children (6 weeks-6 years), and school children (6-18 years) — for FREE health screening across 4D categories: Defects at birth, Diseases, Deficiencies, and Developmental delays including disabilities. 30 health conditions are screened including Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), club foot, cleft lip, cataracts, sickle cell disease, hearing impairment, vision defects, dental issues, anaemia, growth stunting, and more. Mobile Health Teams (MHTs) — 2 doctors/AYUSH practitioners, 4 ANMs/staff nurses — visit schools and Anganwadis. If a condition is detected, children are referred to District Early Intervention Centres (DEIC) for FREE treatment, including surgery if needed (funded by NHM). Over 10 crore children screened annually.
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About Health Schemes in India
The Government of India runs several welfare schemes under the health category to support citizens across all states. These schemes provide financial assistance, subsidies, training, and other benefits to eligible beneficiaries. All residents of India can apply for central government health schemes by meeting the required eligibility criteria and submitting the necessary documents.
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