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Assam Cabinet Allocates ₹200 Crore to Ayushman Asom, Raises SSA Ex-Gratia
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🗓 11 Nov 2026, 02:17 AM
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The Assam cabinet has earmarked ₹200 crore for the Ayushman Asom health scheme and increased the SSA ex-gratia payment.
The Assam cabinet has approved a ₹200 crore allocation for the Ayushman Asom health insurance scheme, aiming to broaden coverage and enhance service delivery across the state.
The additional funding is expected to support the expansion of hospital networks, improve medical equipment procurement, and increase the number of beneficiaries eligible for treatment under the scheme.
Alongside the health scheme, the government has raised the SSA ex-gratia payment, a one-time benefit for certain vulnerable groups, as part of its broader welfare strategy.
The decision reflects the state’s ongoing commitment to strengthening public health infrastructure and ensuring affordable care for its residents.
The additional funding is expected to support the expansion of hospital networks, improve medical equipment procurement, and increase the number of beneficiaries eligible for treatment under the scheme.
Alongside the health scheme, the government has raised the SSA ex-gratia payment, a one-time benefit for certain vulnerable groups, as part of its broader welfare strategy.
The decision reflects the state’s ongoing commitment to strengthening public health infrastructure and ensuring affordable care for its residents.