Which primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Yojana aims to alleviate the financial burden of healthcare on low-income households?

Solution

Explanation: Ayushman Bharat Scheme is the world’s largest health assurance scheme. Year of Launch – 2018 as recommended by the National Health Policy, 2017 Ministry - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) Aim – To achieve the vision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) which encompasses promotive, preventive, curative, palliative and rehabilitative care. Funding – Centrally Sponsored Scheme  (expenditure incurred in premium payment will be shared between Central and State governments) Coverage - Targets over 10 crore families (approximately 50 crore beneficiaries) based on SECC (Socio-Economic Caste Census) Implementing Agency – National Health Authority (NHA)