Ayushman Bharat: HC notice to govt

THE Delhi high court has issued a notice to the AAP-led government following public interest litigation filed by seven BJP MPs from the city seeking implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in the national capital, alleging the government's failure to act has left millions without essential healthcare coverage.

- SHEKHAR SINGH

The bench, led by Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Arora, has linked the plea to ongoing cases related to health infrastructure in the city. The matter has been scheduled for next hearing on December 11.

Bansuri Swaraj, senior advocate and BJP MP, represented the petitioners, arguing that the Delhi government's inaction has denied eligible beneficiaries access to health coverage of Rs 5 lakh annually for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation.