New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said that Ayushman Bharat was implemented in the national capital on the very first day of the BJP government's formation, and that 6.5 lakh people have registered under the scheme so far.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unfurled the national flag at Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi during the Republic Day celebrations.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said, "Ayushman Bharat, the country's and the world's largest health scheme, was implemented in Delhi on the very first day of our government's formation. Today, 6.5 lakh people have registered under this scheme, which provides life insurance coverage of Rs 10 lakh to the beneficiaries."

She stated that over the last 11 m...