India Pharma Outlook Team | Thursday, 15 October 2026
More than nine lakh people in Delhi now have a genuine health safety net through Ayushman Bharat.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the milestone on Wednesday and highlighted Rs 118 crore already paid against nearly 85,000 claims.
The numbers show that families facing medical emergencies can access treatment without catastrophic expenses.
Delhi has also expanded the center’s Rs 5-lakh cover by another Rs 5 lakh, creating a total shield of Rs 10 lakh per person.
Nearly three lakh senior citizens have joined Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana, which offers cover to everyone aged 70 and above regardless of income.
These steps turn health protection from a distant promise into daily reality for hundreds of thousands of residents.
Delhi has registered more than nine lakh beneficiaries under Ayushman Bharat. Authorities have already settled claims worth Rs 118 crore for around 85,000 treatments. These figures confirm that the scheme moves beyond enrolment and delivers actual financial support when patients need hospital care.
Nearly three lakh senior citizens have enrolled under Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana. The scheme provides health cover to people aged 70 and above without any income restriction. This expansion gives older residents a reliable safety net at a stage of life when medical costs often rise sharply.
Delhi has strengthened the central scheme further. The state government has added an extra Rs 5 lakh to the Centre’s Rs 5-lakh cover. Every eligible person now carries total health protection of Rs 10 lakh.
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Delhi has established around 415 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and aims to reach 1,100 centers. These facilities bring basic healthcare closer to neighborhoods and reduce the need for costly hospital visits for routine needs.
Jan Aushadhi outlets now supply medicines at prices nearly 90 percent lower than market rates. Families can obtain essential drugs without stretching household budgets, reinforcing the broader health safety net.
Key elements of Delhi’s current health coverage include:
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta linked the health gains to continued central assistance. She noted that Delhi has received strong financial, technical and administrative support for housing, roads, education, health and infrastructure.
Together, these efforts create a broader protective environment. Yet the core advance remains clear: nine lakh Delhi residents now possess a real health safety net that covers treatment costs, expands primary care and shields senior citizens.
The combination of registration numbers, settled claims, enhanced cover, and accessible medicines marks a practical shift toward more secure healthcare for the city’s people.
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