New Delhi, April 4 -- Ayushman Bharat scheme of the central government will roll out on April 5 in Delhi by the newly elected Rekha Gupta-led government. The recently formed BJP government vowed to prioritise poorest families in the National capital under this scheme, seeking to improve the city's healthcare infrastructure.

Ahead of implementation of Ayushman Bharat scheme in the Union territory, Health Minister Pankaj Singh on April 3 said that this government initiative will prioritise the "poorest of the poor" and one lakh people will be enrolled by April 10. Enrolled citizens can avail immediate health care facilities and treatment without any waiting period for diseases or treatments.

"We will first issue the cards to those who nee...