Ayushman Bharat Diwas 2025: A Celebration of Health for All

Every year on April 30, India observes Ayushman Bharat Diwas, a day dedicated to raising awareness about universal health coverage, preventive care, and the importance of accessible, affordable healthcare for every citizen.

In 2025, as we celebrate Ayushman Bharat Diwas, the spotlight shines on not just the achievements of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, but also the future of inclusive and equitable healthcare in India.

 History of Ayushman Bharat Diwas

Ayushman Bharat Diwas was initiated as part of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, launched on April 14, 2018, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The health scheme has two components:

1. Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) to provide comprehensive primary healthcare.

2. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), offering health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh per family annually.

April 30 was designated as Ayushman Bharat Diwas to commemorate the revolutionary step taken toward providing universal healthcare in India.

 Why Is Ayushman Bharat Diwas Celebrated?

This day is celebrated to:

• Recognize the transformative impact of the Ayushman Bharat scheme.

• Promote awareness about health equity and preventive healthcare.

• Empower the underserved population with knowledge about health rights and benefits.

• Encourage community participation in building a stronger health infrastructure.

 Importance and Significance

• Widest Healthcare Coverage: With over 50 crore beneficiaries, PM-JAY is the world’s largest health assurance scheme.

• Bridging the Gap: It ensures access to healthcare for the economically disadvantaged.

• Focus on Wellness: With over 1.5 lakh HWCs operational, the scheme pushes for preventive and promotive care.

• Financial Protection: The scheme has saved millions from catastrophic health expenditure.

 Ayushman Bharat Diwas Theme 2025

The official theme for Ayushman Bharat Diwas 2025 is:

“Seva, Samarpan, Suraksha: Healthcare for Every Indian”

This theme underlines the role of service (seva), dedication (samarpan), and protection (suraksha) in creating a health-resilient India.

 Quotes on Health and Ayushman Bharat

1. “A healthy India is the foundation of a strong India.” — Narendra Modi

2. “Health is not a privilege, it is a right.” — Dr. Tedros Adhanom (WHO Director)

3. “Ayushman Bharat is not just a scheme, it’s a revolution in India’s healthcare.” — Harsh Vardhan

4. “When you ensure health for all, you secure the future for all.”

5. “The strength of a nation lies in the health of its citizens.”

6. “Access to healthcare must not be a luxury—it must be a basic human right.”

7. “Preventive care is the first step toward a disease-free society.”

8. “Ayushman Bharat empowers the poorest with dignity and care.”

9. “A hospital bed should never mean financial ruin.”

10. “Good health is the real wealth—and Ayushman Bharat proves that every day.”

 FAQs Ayushman Bharat Diwas

Q1. What is Ayushman Bharat Diwas?
Ayushman Bharat Diwas is celebrated on April 30 to promote awareness about universal health coverage and the achievements of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

Q2. What is the Ayushman Bharat Yojana?
It is a flagship scheme of the Indian government providing free health coverage up to ₹5 lakh per year to over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families.

Q3. Who can avail the benefits of PM-JAY?
Families identified as economically vulnerable in SECC 2011 data can access benefits under PM-JAY.

Q4. What services are provided at Health and Wellness Centres?
HWCs offer preventive, promotive, curative, palliative, and rehabilitative services.

Q5. How can one check eligibility for Ayushman Bharat?
You can check your eligibility on the official PM-JAY website or visit the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).

Q6. How does Ayushman Bharat help rural India?
By providing free secondary and tertiary care and setting up HWCs in remote areas, it reduces rural health disparity.

Q7. What is the role of private hospitals in PM-JAY?
Private hospitals are empanelled to provide quality services and reduce the burden on public hospitals.

Q8. Is Ayushman Bharat limited to hospitalization?
PM-JAY covers hospitalization expenses; however, HWCs offer primary care services.

Q9. What impact has Ayushman Bharat made since launch?
Over 6 crore hospitalizations have been facilitated and financial protection has been extended to crores of families.

Q10. What is the vision of Ayushman Bharat 2.0?
A unified digital health mission, broader coverage, telemedicine integration, and stronger public-private partnerships.

 Conclusion

Ayushman Bharat Diwas 2025 is not just a celebration—it’s a reminder of the collective journey toward “Health for All”. It acknowledges the tireless efforts of healthcare providers, policy makers, and millions of beneficiaries who believe in a healthier tomorrow. This day inspires us to stand for a society where no one is left behind due to financial or geographic barriers to healthcare.