CAG on Public Health Insurance Scheme in India


In Parliament’s tumultuous monsoon session, focus briefly turned to the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, with the presentation of a CAG report. It covers the implementation of PMJAY from its inception in 2018 to early 2021, which overlaps with my tenure as its founding CEO. Here I set the record straight on what I consider are misinterpretations in some media reports and suggest the future course for the scheme in light of the CAG findings.

Let us start with the good news. CAG report acknowledges that PMJAY “has had a strong positive impact on the economically weaker sections of society”. But the promise of PMJAY extends beyond its targeted population. It has provided a framework for universal health coverage, and has been used by seven states and UTs to expand coverage to their entire populations.


CAG on Public Health Insurance Scheme in India - https://p4i.net/two-red-herrings-4-serious-health-problems/