More people than combined population of America, Canada, Mexico to be benefited by Ayushman Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)-Ayushman Bharat health scheme in Ranchi today. During the launch ceremony, PM Modi said more people than combined population of America, Canada and Mexico will be benefitted by the scheme.“PMJAY-Ayushman Bharat is the biggest government-sponsored healthcare scheme in the world. The number of beneficiaries is almost equal to the population of Canada, Mexico and the US taken together,” Modi said.