West Bengal set to roll out Ayushman Bharat, free bus travel for women from June 1

West Bengal is set to roll out a series of welfare measures from June 1, including the implementation of Ayushman Bharat, free travel for women in government buses and the launch of BJP?s flagship poll promise ?Annapurna Bhandar?, which aims to provide direct cash support to women.

The announcements mark the first major welfare push by the new government, with assurances that none of the existing social schemes in the state will be discontinued.

The Centre?s



flagship Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme will officially be implemented in West Bengal from June 1.

The scheme, one of the Narendra Modi government?s biggest healthcare initiatives, offers health insurance coverage to eligible families and is expected to expand access to medical treatment across the state.

The government has also clarified that the implementation of Ayushman Bharat will not affect the welfare schemes already operational in Bengal.