The Scheme was e-launched by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on 26th December 2020.
Since the launch of scheme, in first forty days, ten thousand free and cashless treatments worth Rs. 7.21 Crore have been provided to eligible beneficiaries under the scheme. Besides 10.77 Lakh Golden cards have been issued in addition to 12.90 Lakh Golden Cards issued under AB PM-JAY.
Financial Commissioner, Health & Medical Education, Atal Dulloo said, “AB PM-JAY SEHAT Scheme is a historical step in the direction towards Universal Health Insurance. We have made a humble beginning but there is a long way to go. It is heartening to see residents availing free and cashless benefits from reputed empanelled hospitals of Jammu & Kashmir.”