Expanding Ayushman Bharat to cost Centre ₹2,000 crore per year

The Union cabinet has approved expanding the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to include all citizens over 70 years of age, benefiting around 60 million senior citizens. The central government will bear 60% of the costs, with states covering the rest. This move may lead to political debates over funding.