Gujarat has begun handing out Ayushman cards under the PMJAY-MA Yojana. Back in 2012, when Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, he started the Mukhyamantri Amrutam Yojana to help poor citizens get medical treatment without worrying about high illness costs. In 2014, the scheme was expanded to cover families earning up to ₹4 lakh a year through the ‘MA’ plan.
In 2019, the two Gujarat health schemes — Amrutam and Amrutam Vatsaly — were combined into the Ayushman Bharat Card scheme by Prime Minister Modi. Since then, Gujarat has given PMJAY-MA Cards to around 1.58 crore beneficiaries.
According to an official update, more than 50 lakh cards have been given out since September 2024 under the Chief Minister’s leadership. Now, these beneficiaries will receive new printed Ayushman PVC cards. Let’s take a closer look at the PMJAY-MA scheme, its benefits, and who can get the assistance.
PMJAY-MA Yojana 2025
On 17 October 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the distribution of Ayushman Cards for PMJAY-MA beneficiaries in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, via video conference. During the event, he also interacted online with the beneficiaries. Over 50 lakh Ayushman PVC cards (made of polyvinyl chloride for easy carrying) have been printed and handed over to district health and medical officers for distribution at the village level.
With this PMJAY-MA Ayushman card, each family can get health coverage up to ₹5 lakh without any limit on family size or age. It covers primary, secondary, and tertiary hospital care with financial help during hospital stays.
About Ayushman Bharat Yojana
Prime Minister Modi launched the Ayushman Bharat Card scheme on 25 September 2018. Under this scheme, people listed in the SECC-2011 (Socio-Economic Caste Census) get cashless health coverage up to ₹5 lakh. Ayushman cardholders can receive free treatment for 1,350 types of diseases at government and private hospitals registered under this program.
See the list of Ayushman Bharat hospitals here
Objective of PMJAY-MA Yojana
Giving out Ayushman cards aims to provide ₹5 lakh cashless health coverage to poor people in Gujarat. These cards let beneficiaries get cashless treatment at approved hospitals, both government and private. Those who got the PMJAY-MA card since September 2024 will now receive the printed Ayushman card.
Benefits and Features of PMJAY-MA Yojana
- Prime Minister Modi started distributing Ayushman cards to PMJAY-MA beneficiaries from 17 October 2024.
- More than 50 lakh Ayushman PVC cards have been printed and delivered to district health officials for distribution in villages.
- Cardholders can get cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh at hospitals approved under the Ayushman Bharat Card scheme.
- The scheme helps Gujarat’s BPL families access quality medical care without worrying about costs.
Eligibility and Application Process for PMJAY-MA Yojana
You don’t need to apply to get the PMJAY-MA benefit. Since September 2024, over 50 lakh cards have been given to beneficiaries under the Chief Minister’s guidance. The Prime Minister officially launched the Ayushman card distribution on 17 October 2024 via video conference, where he also spoke with many beneficiaries.
This scheme continues to support poor families in Gujarat by providing financial protection for serious health conditions through the new Ayushman card.