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Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda to Inaugurate Arogya Manthan 2026, Tomorrow at Vigyan Bhawan

Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda to Inaugurate Arogya Manthan 2026, Tomorrow at Vigyan Bhawan
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Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda will inaugurate Arogya Manthan 2026 to mark eight years of AB PM-JAY and five years of ABDM. Organized by the National Health Authority at Vigyan Bhawan, the event features thematic deliberations on digital health and health assurance, along with the launch of several new technological initiatives and the recognition of best-performing States and UTs.

Why It Matters

This is relevant for competitive exams as it covers major government health milestones, key statistics on AB PM-JAY and ABDM, and new digital health initiatives launched by the National Health Authority.

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In Simple Words

Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda is set to inaugurate Arogya Manthan 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The event marks eight years of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and five years of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), organized by the National Health Authority.

The programme includes thematic deliberations on health insurance and digital health, alongside the launch of new tools like the NHPR Mobile App and Secure Data Environment developed with IISc Bengaluru. It will also recognize best-performing States and Union Territories for their implementation efforts.

Key Points

  • Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda will inaugurate Arogya Manthan 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan.
  • The event commemorates eight years of AB PM-JAY and five years of ABDM.
  • Arogya Manthan 2026 is organised by the National Health Authority (NHA).
  • AB PM-JAY provides health cover of up to Rs. 5 lakh per family per year and covers over 60 crore beneficiaries.
  • AB PM-JAY was extended in October 2024 to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, covering roughly 6 crore additional seniors.
  • ABDM has facilitated the creation of over 97.8 crore ABHAs and linked over 121 crore health records as of September 1, 2026.
  • New initiatives launched include the NHPR Mobile App, NHCX Implementation Guide, and Secure Data Environment developed with IISc, Bengaluru.
  • The event will recognize best-performing States and Union Territories across various categories under AB PM-JAY and ABDM.

Exam Angle

Event
Arogya Manthan 2026
Venue
Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
Organiser
National Health Authority (NHA)
Key Milestone Years
8 years of AB PM-JAY and 5 years of ABDM

A. 2018

Source: Press Information Bureau

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