Why Has Suvendu Adhikari Announced ‘Ayushman Diwas’ on August 16 Instead of ‘Khela Hobe Diwas’?

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has declared that August 16 will be celebrated as Ayushman Divas, earlier it was celebrated as Khela Hobe Divas. This day has been marked as an intend to raise awareness about the benefits of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna.

What Is ‘Ayushman Diwas’?

According to Suvendu Adhikari, Ayushman Diwas will be dedicated to promoting awareness about the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. It will provide eligible beneficiary families with health coverage for secondary and advanced treatment care hospitalisation. This day will also mark 100 days of Adhikari-led BJP government after defeating Mamata Banerjee in assembly polls.

What Is ‘Khela Hobe Diwas’?

August 16 was declared as ‘Khela Hobe Divas’ in 2021 by the former chief minister Mamta Banerjee. The day was to promote sports among young people. Sports equipment were also distributed across the state.

What Is Ayushman Bharat?

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is a health insurance scheme of the Government of India. It provides families with annual health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh for hospitalisation at best medical care in public and private hospitals across the country.