Operation done for free under Ayushman Yojana, says Madhubani beneficiary
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yushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri - Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has proved to be a boon for Ashrafi Rai, a resident of Bihar’s Madhubani district.
Ashrafi Rai recently underwent a surgical operation for injuries sustained from a fall at his home. Interestingly, he didn’t have to spend a single penny for this because of the benefits provided under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. Some days ago, Ashrafi fell and was subsequently hospitalized. The doctors suggested an operation. Initially, he was frightened by the idea of surgery but eventually went ahead, and the procedure was a success.
Speaking to IANS, Ashrafi Rai expressed his gratitude to the Modi government for the Ayushman Yojana, stating that he received treatment at the hospital without any cost. “I suffered many injuries. The operation was done under the supervision of doctors. Ever since I got admitted to the hospital, not a single rupee was spent by me. All facilities were available in the hospital. From food to doctors, everything was taken care of,” he shared.
Ashrafi Rai's wife, Imarti Devi, also expressed her gratitude to the government for the cost-free treatment, saying that such schemes are a lifeline for lower and middle-class families. “Not a single rupee has been spent. All treatment was done for free. All facilities are available in the hospital, and food and meals are provided from time to time. However, medicine has to be brought from outside,” she explained.
Showing the Jan Aarogya card, Imarti Devi thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting that many poor families are benefiting from this scheme. According to official estimates, more than four crore beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Yojana have received free treatment in the country so far. Notably, the AB PM-JAY scheme aims to provide health coverage of Rs 5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to approximately 55 crore beneficiaries, which constitutes about 40 percent of the country’s population.
✔️ Operation done for free under Ayushman Yojana, says Madhubani beneficiary
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