Bhubaneswar, Feb. 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the Central government is committed to reduce the medical expenses for every Indian, which has been a pressing issue, especially for the economically weaker sections.

"Our government is committed to reduce treatment costs for all citizens, which were exorbitant before our government came to power in 2014. We pledge to lower medical expenses for citizens significantly and will provide Ayushman cards to all eligible individuals, which cover up to Rs 5 lakh in treatment expenses," said the Prime Minister after laying the foundation stone of Bageshwar Dham Medical and Science Research Institute in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatapur district.

PM Modi added that several religiou...