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Ayushman Bharat Eligibility Criteria

Who can avail free treatment up to ₹5 Lakhs?

Basic Criteria (SECC 2011 Data)

The PM-JAY scheme targets the bottom 40% of the Indian population. Eligibility is based on deprivation and occupational criteria defined in the Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011.

Rural Area Criteria

  • Families with no adult member between age 16-59.
  • Female-headed households with no adult male member between age 16-59.
  • Households with disabled members and no able-bodied adult members.
  • SC/ST households.
  • Landless households deriving major part of their income from manual casual labour.

Urban Area Criteria (Occupational)

  • Rag picker
  • Beggar
  • Domestic worker
  • Street vendor / Cobbler / Hawker
  • Construction worker / Plumber / Mason / Painter / Welder
  • Security guard
  • Coolie / Porter
  • Sweeper / Sanitation worker / Mali
  • Home-based artisan / Handicraft worker / Tailor
  • Driver / Conductor / Helper to drivers and conductors
  • Shop worker / Assistant / Peon in small establishment
  • Electrician / Mechanic / Assembler / Repair worker
  • Washer-man / Chowkidar

Check Your Status Online

You can check if your name is in the list by visiting the official portal.

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