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Gujarat's Ayushman Scheme: 2.73 Crore Active Cards, Rs 7,235 Cr Sanctioned

Gujarat's Health Minister Praful Pansheriya informed the State Assembly that the state has 2.73 crore active beneficiaries under the combined PMJAY-MA health scheme. Over the last two years, a massive sum of Rs 7,235.49 crore has been approved for 27.55 lakh treatment claims. The government has taken strict action against rule violations, suspending 49 hospitals and recovering penalties. The scheme's scope is expanding, with IVF services being extended and over 2,000 hospitals empanelled to provide care.

Key Points: Gujarat Ayushman Cards: 2.73 Cr Active, Rs 7,235 Cr Approved

  • 2.73 crore active Ayushman cards
  • Rs 7,235 crore sanctioned in two years
  • 49 hospitals suspended for violations
  • IVF treatment expanded to new cities
  • 2,090 empanelled hospitals in Gujarat
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Gujarat reports 2.73 crore active Ayushman cards; Rs 7,235 crore approved in two years

Gujarat has 2.73 crore active Ayushman cards under PMJAY-MA, with Rs 7,235 crore sanctioned for 27.55 lakh health claims in two years.

"At present, 2.73 crore Ayushman cards are active in the state. - Praful Pansheriya"

Gandhinagar, Feb 23

Gujarat has 2.73 crore active Ayushman cards holders under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Mukhyamantri Amrutam Yojana, with Rs 7,235.49 crore sanctioned against 27.55 lakh claims over the past two years, government told the State Assembly on Monday.

Replying to a query in the House, state Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said the scheme continues to see substantial enrollment and utilisation across the state.

"At present, 2.73 crore Ayushman cards are active in the state," he added.

Providing details, the Minister said that in 2024-25, as many as 25.24 lakh new Ayushman cards were approved.

"During the same period, 13.40 lakh claims were sanctioned, amounting to Rs 3,666.53 crore."

"In 2025-26 so far, 31.78 lakh new cards have been approved, while 14.15 lakh claims have been cleared, with Rs 3,568.96 crore sanctioned towards treatment costs."

The Minister said that strict action is taken against hospitals found violating the rules or standard operating procedures of the scheme.

"Over the last two years, 49 hospitals have been suspended, of which 29 remain under suspension."

Citing a specific instance, Minister Pansheriya added that in the case of JCCC Hospital in Jamnagar, a penalty of Rs 8.69 lakh was recovered.

The doctor held responsible was suspended from the scheme and the matter was reported to the Medical Council.

In the state Budget, Rs 3,472 crore has been allocated for PMJAY-MA.

The state government said it aims to build a healthy society through the provision of quality healthcare services.

The scope of IVF treatment has also been expanded, and the Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre (IKDRC) at Ahmedabad, will extend IVF treatment facilities to Surat, Bhavnagar and Jamnagar.

As of November last year, 2,090 hospitals are empanelled under PMJAY-MA in Gujarat, including 1,132 government hospitals and 958 private hospitals.

Beneficiaries can avail treatment for 2,299 medical procedures, along with 50 Specialised Referral Services.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see the numbers, but the real test is on the ground. In our village near Rajkot, people still face issues with some empanelled hospitals refusing certain treatments or asking for extra money. The suspension of 49 hospitals shows the problem exists. The government must ensure strict monitoring.
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Arjun K
Rs 7,235 crore approved in two years is a massive amount. This shows the scheme is actually being used and is not just on paper. The expansion of IVF treatment to more cities is a very welcome step. Healthcare should be a right, not a privilege.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in public health, these are impressive figures. The mix of government and private hospitals (1,132 vs 958) is crucial for accessibility. However, continuous awareness drives are needed so that every eligible family knows how to get their Ayushman card and use it.
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Vikram M
Good to see action against fraudulent hospitals. Recovering penalty and reporting the doctor to the Medical Council sends a strong message. This will improve trust in the scheme. Hope they keep up the vigilance.
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Kavya N
The budget allocation of Rs 3,472 crore seems adequate, but with rising medical costs, it needs to be reviewed regularly. Also, while the card numbers are high, we need to see data on how many unique families are covered to understand the true penetration in a state of 6-7 crore people.

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