India, April 15 -- Detailing the provisions of the recently launched Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling announced approximately 3.5 crore individuals in the State will benefit from the unified health insurance scheme.

Speaking on the eligibility criteria, Mahaling stated beneficiaries under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), National Food Security Act (NFSA), State Food Security Act (SFSA), and even those removed from the ration cardholder list will be entitled to receive the new unified health insurance card. Additionally, existing beneficiaries of the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) will also be issued PM-JAY cards.

Reassuring citizens, the Minister emphasised there is n...