Over 34.7 cr Ayushman Bharat cards generated: Economic Survey.

According to the Economic Survey document presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, over 34.7 crore Ayushman Bharat cards have been generated in India. The Ayushman Bharat initiative, launched in 2018, includes the establishment of Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) and the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) to provide health insurance coverage. The scheme has covered 7.37 crore hospital admissions and has been successful in reducing out-of-pocket expenditure for poor and deprived families. The Finance Minister also emphasized the importance of mental health and cautioned against excessive use of smartphones and the Internet. [Extracted from the article]