Flagship Schemes of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Last updated: 2026-11-13 · MockMentor
Health schemes come up in ESI questions on human development, social sector spending and out-of-pocket expenditure. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's flagship schemes cover health insurance for the poor and the elderly, digital health records, and safe motherhood through cash incentives, free check-ups and the community health worker, ASHA.
Schemes at a glance
| Scheme | Launched | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY | 23 September 2018 | ₹5 lakh hospital cover per family per year |
| Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) | 27 September 2021 | Digital health IDs, registries and records |
| Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) | 12 April 2005 | Cash for institutional delivery to cut maternal and infant deaths |
| PM Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) | August 2016 | Free antenatal check-up on the 9th of every month |
| ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) | 2006 (nationwide 2009) | Village health worker linking people to the health system |
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Health schemes: all pages
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
- Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
- Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
- PM Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)
- ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist)
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