Delhi Issues Over 7.7 Lakh Ayushman Bharat Cards, Spends Rs 16,696 Crore on Healthcare
The Delhi government has issued over 7.72 lakh Ayushman Bharat health cards, including 2.9 lakh under the Vaya Vandana Scheme, providing eligible families and senior citizens access to up to Rs 10 lakh in cashless treatment. Supported by 233 empanelled hospitals, the scheme has facilitated treatment for nearly 47,000 beneficiaries. Additionally, Delhi's healthcare expenditure reached Rs 16,696 crore in 2022-23, accounting for 29.6% of the city's general government spending and 1.7% of its GSDP.
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