New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- In just eleven days since the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) was expanded to include individuals aged 70 and above, the scheme has seen a surge in enrollments from elderly beneficiaries.

According to data from the National Health Authority, nearly 6.5 lakh elderly individuals have enrolled and received Ayushman cards within this period. Kerala leads in new enrollments of senior citizens, followed by Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Haryana.

The Ayushman Bharat PMJAY scheme provides free medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually. With the recent expansion announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, those above 70 years of age can also benefit from health insurance se...