Assam Govt Allocates INR 200 Cr for Ayushman Asom Health Scheme

According to Sarma, funding under the AB-PMJAY covers approximately 30 lakh families, while the Assam govt finances coverage for the remaining eligible households.

The Assam government has allocated INR 200 Cr for the Ayushman Asom health scheme to sustain healthcare coverage for more than 40 lakh families across the state.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the Cabinet decision on Nov 10, stating that the funding would help maintain the scheme’s benefits and strengthen financial protection for eligible households.

The allocation forms part of the state government’s contribution towards healthcare coverage under the Mukhyamantri Ayushman Asom Yojana.

According to Sarma, funding under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) covers approximately 30 lakh families, while the Assam government finances coverage for the remaining eligible households.

“The Cabinet approved an allocation of ₹200 crore for the implementation of the Ayushman Asom scheme. The initiative aims to ensure continuity of healthcare benefits and strengthen the state's healthcare protection framework,” Sarma said.

The funding is intended to ensure that beneficiaries continue to receive healthcare protection through the state-supported scheme.

The allocation also reflects the state government's role in financing coverage for families beyond those supported through the central government's health insurance programme.

In another decision, the Assam Cabinet increased the one-time ex-gratia assistance for the families of deceased employees of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan from INR 5 lakh to INR 7.5 lakh.

The revised amount is intended to provide additional financial support to the families of employees who die in service.

“The Cabinet approved an enhancement of the one-time ex-gratia assistance payable to the families of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan employees in the event of their unfortunate death,” Sarma said.

The allocation comes amid the Assam government's broader efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and expand service capacity.

Sarma has outlined plans to develop medical infrastructure, medical education, research and workforce capacity, with the proposed expansion of Gauhati Medical College, Pragjyotishpur Medical College, Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital and associated institutions expected to add more than 5,000 hospital beds by 2031.

The state has also announced an INR 4,382 Cr redevelopment plan for Gauhati Medical College and Hospital and is undertaking an INR 1,000 Cr upgrade of Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital into an 800-bed facility.

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