1. The scheme aims to provide health insurance coverage to economically vulnerable populations.
  2. It offers coverage for hospitalization expenses up to ₹5 lakh per family per year.
  3. The 2025 budget allocated ₹9,406 crore, an increase of ₹2,000 crore from the previous year.
  4. Over 36 crore Ayushman cards have been issued since its launch in 2018.
  5. Critics argue it focuses too much on tertiary care while neglecting primary healthcare.
  6. The scheme primarily benefits private insurance companies, reducing direct government healthcare involvement​.