Ayushman Bharat Programme is an umbrella of ________ scheme launched in 2018.

Correct option is C

The Correct Answer is (c) Health

Explanation:

• The Ayushman Bharat Programme, launched in 2018 by the Government of India, is a flagship health initiative aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It comprises two major components:
  
• Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY): Provides health insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
  
•  Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs): Focus on providing comprehensive primary healthcare services.
  

Objectives of Ayushman Bharat:

•  To address health holistically, including prevention, promotion, and ambulatory care. 
• To make healthcare affordable and accessible to economically weaker sections of society.
  

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Key Features:

• Target Group: Over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families, covering nearly 50 crore beneficiaries.
  
• Cashless Treatment: Provides cashless and paperless access to services in empaneled public and private hospitals.
  

Global Context:

•  This initiative is one of the largest healthcare schemes in the world.
  
•  It aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
  

Other Similar Initiatives Globally:

• National Health Service (NHS), UK: Free healthcare for citizens funded by taxes.
  
• Obamacare, USA: Expanded health insurance coverage through Medicaid and private insurance marketplaces.