West Bengal Joins Ayushman Bharat Scheme, State to Cover Full Cost for Beneficiaries

West Bengal has officially joined the Ayushman Bharat health scheme after signing a Memorandum of Understanding, with the state government committing to bear the full cost for beneficiaries previously covered under its own Swasthya Sathi program. This integration aims to extend the benefits of the national health insurance scheme to a wider population in the state.