The National Health Protection Scheme announced by the Finance Minister during the presentation of the budget for the fiscal year…

Question

The National Health Protection Scheme announced by the Finance Minister during the presentation of the budget for the fiscal year 2018-19 will

1. A. Provide a 100-bedded hospital in each district of India
2. B. Provide a Rs. 5 lakh insurance cover to 10 crore economically vulnerable families (Correct answer)
3. C. Provide life-saving drugs to all persons below the poverty line
4. D. Provide artificial limbs to physically disabled persons

Correct Answer

Option B — Provide a Rs. 5 lakh insurance cover to 10 crore economically vulnerable families

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Provide a Rs. 5 lakh insurance cover to 10 crore economically vulnerable families.

Key Points

• The National Health Protection Scheme (now Ayushman Bharat – PM-JAY) provides health insurance cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year to approximately 10 crore poor and vulnerable families (50 crore beneficiaries).
• Announced in Union Budget 2018-19, it is the world's largest government-funded health insurance scheme.