Uttar Pradesh is setting new benchmarks in healthcare inclusion, with the Yogi government rolling out close to 18 lakh fresh Ayushman cards in just three months. This aggressive outreach under Ayushman Bharat PMJAY targets missed eligible beneficiaries, transforming lives through cashless treatment up to Rs 5 lakh yearly.
The campaign’s blueprint is impressively executed. Starting November 25 to December 25 last year, it onboarded 5.52 lakh individuals. Relaunched January 15 amid resounding success, it has since added 17.94 lakh cards by March 12. Multi-departmental synergy involving health, rural governance, and women’s welfare has fueled this momentum.
District-wise, Bareilly dominates with over 1.12 lakh cards, clinching the top spot. Jaunpur, Agra, Prayagraj, and Azamgarh follow closely in the leaderboard. Special emphasis on community health warriors—ASHAs, Anganwadis, and aides—plus their kin, has seen remarkable uptake.
Statewide, UP boasts 5.64 crore cards, the highest in India, as per Sachij CEO Archana Verma. Vay Vandana has shielded 25.7 lakh elderly over 70. Drilling down: Of 4.28 lakh ASHA-linked eligibles, 3.24 lakh covered (Kushinagar leads); 1.53 lakh of 2.17 lakh Anganwadi families done (Ambedkarnagar first); 1.51 lakh of 2.32 lakh helpers enrolled (Ambedkarnagar again).
Zero Poverty Abhiyan has spotlighted Varanasi for poor family enrollments, trailed by western districts. Dr. Puja Yadav, Sachij ACEO, emphasized the focus on these key groups. This isn’t just numbers—it’s a safety net woven at the village level via volunteers, ensuring health security reaches the last mile. With the campaign running till mid-April, UP’s healthcare revolution marches on.