The AB PM-JAY extension for everyone aged 70 and above covers about six crore senior citizens and has recorded admissions valued at ₹5,668.80 crore.
The AB PM-JAY extension for everyone aged 70 and above covers about six crore senior citizens and has recorded admissions valued at ₹5,668.80 crore.
As of 20 October, 23.46 lakh authorised admissions worth ₹5,668.80 crore were recorded; eligibility covers all citizens aged 70 and above.
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The AB PM-JAY extension for everyone aged 70 and above covers about six crore senior citizens and has recorded admissions valued at ₹5,668.80 crore.
Verified for the 30 October 2026 edition.
Relevant to India and the civil-services syllabus.
The ₹5 lakh figure is a health-cover ceiling, not a cash transfer to every senior citizen.
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