Bhawanipatna, May 8 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today criticized the BJD government in Odisha for not implementing the Ayushman Bharat scheme in the state.

Singh was addressing a public meeting here in Kalahandi district.

"The people of Odisha are not getting the benefit of Ayushman Bharat Yojana as the BJD government has not implemented the scheme in the state. If voted to power in Odisha, our (BJP) government will provide benefits under the scheme to all eligible beneficiaries in the state. They will get healthcare coverage of Rs 5 lakh each," said Singh.

After coming to power in the country, the BJP government will provide free treatment to those above 70 years of age, he added.

Singh mentioned about significant development d...