Union Home Minister Announces Health Care Scheme For CAPF Jawans

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 23 announced the "Ayushman CAPF" healthcare scheme for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) jawans. The scheme aims to extend the benefits of the Ayushman Bharat: Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to approximately 28 lakh personnel of the CAPF. Under this scheme, CAPF officers and their families can avail medical benefits at any CGHS empanelled private hospital in the country.